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R805 YLH

1998 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

17,246 mi
Last recorded17,246 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 YLH
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 17,246 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 16,709 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 16,128 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 15,174 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 15,156 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 14,518 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 14,297 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 14,297 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 13,905 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 13,834 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 13,825 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 13,821 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 13,708 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 13,706 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 13,522 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 23 Jul 2011 12,998 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 12,998 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 12,740 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 12,740 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 12,175 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 11,574 miles

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

Front Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 11,346 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 11,346 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 10,905 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 YLH is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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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R805 YLH is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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