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R805 LBD

1998 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,409 mi
Last recorded43,409 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 LBD
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 43,409 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 43,332 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 43,171 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 43,101 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 42,820 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 42,147 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2016 40,928 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2016 40,928 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2015 39,696 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 39,404 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 14 Jun 2013 39,365 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2012 77,822 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 77,822 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2011 36,807 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 35,216 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 May 2008 32,646 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 29,736 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 27,273 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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R805 LBD is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R805 LBD, 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 R805 LBD registered?

R805 LBD is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R805 LBD safe to buy?

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