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R918 BVS

1998 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,976 mi
Last recorded29,976 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR918 BVS
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 29,976 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 29,986 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 29,904 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 29,682 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 29,039 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 28,338 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 27,887 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Nov 2010 21,964 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 21,964 miles

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 22,884 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 20,744 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 19,517 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 18,253 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 18,253 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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R918 BVS is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R918 BVS, 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 R918 BVS registered?

R918 BVS is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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