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R849 YLH

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

31,645 mi
Last recorded31,645 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR849 YLH
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 31,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 31,513 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 30,718 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 30,038 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 29,465 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 29,465 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Lower Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 29,292 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 29,121 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 28,968 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 28,058 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 24,479 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 23,459 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 22,612 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 21,863 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 21,862 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 20,566 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 19,919 miles

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

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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R849 YLH is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R849 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 R849 YLH registered?

R849 YLH is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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