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R944 KUT

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,194 mi
Last recorded48,194 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 KUT
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 48,194 miles

Offside fairing bracket broken

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

rear brake fluid close to min level

Pass 22 Sep 2021 48,142 miles

Engine noisy,oilcooler pipes very rusty.

front suspension stiff.

Fail 15 Sep 2021 48,141 miles

Offside Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect rear suspension seized, (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working with rear pedal. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine noisy,oilcooler pipes very rusty.

front suspension stiff.

Pass 5 Sep 2019 48,027 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 47,151 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 45,657 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 44,859 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 44,859 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 42,275 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 39,227 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 38,773 miles

Nearside brake light not working (1 of 2)

Rear footrest/exhaust bracket loose

Pass 27 Oct 2010 38,665 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 38,551 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 37,328 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 23,401 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 20,792 miles

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

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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R944 KUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R944 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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What year was R944 KUT registered?

R944 KUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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