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R917 OLJ

1998 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

24,756 mi
Last recorded24,756 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 OLJ
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 24,756 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 23,419 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 22,745 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 19,463 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 18,694 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 14,936 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 12,315 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 11,234 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 10,713 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 10,713 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Outer Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 5,528 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 5,366 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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R917 OLJ is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R917 OLJ, 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 R917 OLJ registered?

R917 OLJ is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 15 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R917 OLJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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