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R937 EKV

1998 Triumph Daytona

Grey Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

20,396 mi
Last recorded20,396 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR937 EKV
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 20,396 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 18,949 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 18,949 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 16,762 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 16,735 miles

Position lamp not working front & rear position lights not working in correct position on switch. (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower oil leak from oil cooler,oil contaminated rear tyre.

Pass 20 Sep 2014 13,710 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 10,635 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 10,618 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 9,807 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 9,807 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 9,758 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 16 Apr 2011 9,758 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 9,748 miles

Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Nearside Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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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R937 EKV is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Grey with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R937 EKV, 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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R937 EKV is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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