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R943 KUT

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

42,166 mi
Last recorded42,166 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 KUT
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 42,166 miles

tick over slightly fast

Pass 23 Mar 2023 41,597 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 41,597 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 40,511 miles

all indicator arms tape repaired

front and rear tyres blistered

Fail 7 Apr 2022 40,511 miles

front and rear tyres blistered

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

all indicator arms tape repaired

Pass 6 Mar 2021 40,023 miles

rear mud flap lightly fouling tyre

rear tyre deterated on edges

Fail 6 Mar 2021 40,023 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

rear mud flap lightly fouling tyre

rear tyre deterated on edges

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 39,598 miles

both rear indicators bent but still visable

coolant light on

slight leake on front exhaust

Fail 24 Jun 2019 39,598 miles

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

both rear indicators bent but still visable

coolant light on

slight leake on front exhaust

Pass 15 Jun 2018 39,214 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 38,845 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 38,300 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 38,300 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 37,384 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 37,177 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 36,052 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

i/2 rear side light in/op

Pass 9 May 2012 35,334 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 33,796 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 31,107 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 25,651 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 24,257 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2006 20,682 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 20,682 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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R943 KUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red 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 R943 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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R943 KUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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