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R78 FBU

1998 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,474 mi
Last recorded32,474 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 FBU
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 32,474 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 32,321 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 32,086 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 32,086 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,945 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 30,862 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 23,923 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 20,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Mar 2007 12,022 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 11,617 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Daytona?

Based on 136,043 MOT tests across 13,242 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
660
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
13,242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,695
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 925
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 777
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 759
Headlamp aim too low 534
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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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R78 FBU is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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