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R839 TYB

1998 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

29,408 mi
Last recorded29,408 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 TYB
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 29,408 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 28,578 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 27,985 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 27,985 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 27,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

horn only works when revs are increased

Pass 5 May 2017 27,193 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 26,729 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 26,304 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 26,304 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 May 2014 25,675 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 25,675 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 May 2011 23,638 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 23,628 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

o/s headiamp craked

o/s rear position lamp not working

Pass 11 May 2010 21,291 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 21,291 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Dec 2006 19,137 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 15,283 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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R839 TYB is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R839 TYB, 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 R839 TYB registered?

R839 TYB is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R839 TYB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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