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R920 JTX

1998 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

38,870 mi
Last recorded38,870 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR920 JTX
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 38,870 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 38,315 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2023 37,552 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 36,818 miles

Engine oily

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 35,441 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 35,437 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 35,353 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 35,339 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 35,339 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 35,232 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 35,232 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2017 34,748 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 34,636 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 32,067 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 32,053 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 29,707 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 29,465 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 29,175 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 May 2009 28,649 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 28,648 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 2,787 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 2,787 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 27,657 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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R920 JTX is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 R920 JTX, 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 R920 JTX registered?

R920 JTX is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 28 March 1998.

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