MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,474 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
rear brake slightly seized
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear suspension has a modification which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS
Clutch cable very worn
Front parking light not working
One rear light not working
Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Triumph Daytona?
Based on 136,043 MOT tests across 13,242 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R78 FBU is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1998 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 21,167 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Triumph Daytona fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,695 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R78 FBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Daytona typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Triumph Daytona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R78 FBU registered?
R78 FBU is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 April 1998.
Is R78 FBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R78 FBU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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