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R898 GSC

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,000 mi
Last recorded43,000 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 GSC
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 43,000 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 42,850 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 42,835 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 41,191 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 40,954 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 39,798 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 37,527 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 36,651 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

NOISE front wheel/fairing damage

Fail 26 Mar 2014 36,651 miles

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

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 34,448 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 31,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 31,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 30,562 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 30,561 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 26,861 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 25,028 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2005 23,501 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 23,501 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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R898 GSC is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 21,584 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 R898 GSC, 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 29 years old, this Triumph Daytona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R898 GSC is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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