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R799 YLH

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

22,751 mi
Last recorded22,751 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 YLH
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 22,751 miles

Exhaust noisy acceptable at half engine speed (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 22,706 miles

Exhaust noisy acceptable noise level at half engine speed (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 22,572 miles

Exhaust noisy acceptable at half engine revs (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 22,476 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 22,369 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 22,326 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 22,168 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 21,958 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 21,779 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 21,566 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 21,369 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 21,208 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 20,867 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 20,503 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 20,153 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 19,734 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 19,348 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 18,461 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 17,722 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 17,722 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 16,707 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 16,020 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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R799 YLH is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R799 YLH, 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 R799 YLH registered?

R799 YLH is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 16 May 1998.

Is R799 YLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R799 YLH shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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