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R915 KUT

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

27,619 mi
Last recorded27,619 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 KUT
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 27,619 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 27,595 miles

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 27,557 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 27,422 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 27,422 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 27,188 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 27,186 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Pass 17 May 2016 26,568 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 25,583 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 24,339 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 22,262 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Pass 18 May 2012 21,477 miles

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

chaingaurd fractured

Pass 26 Apr 2011 29,845 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 19,483 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 19,035 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 17,671 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 16,443 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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R915 KUT 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 R915 KUT, 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 R915 KUT registered?

R915 KUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R915 KUT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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