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R946 KUT

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,912 mi
Last recorded35,912 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR946 KUT
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 35,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 35,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 34,464 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 34,462 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 33,379 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 33,379 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 32,568 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 31,464 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 31,464 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 30,751 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 30,396 miles

chain slightly loose †right hand handlebar grip slightly loose †slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,823 miles

throttle grip could be tighter to the handlebar †Play in rear wheel bearings †Chain slightly loose

Pass 17 Sep 2005 28,607 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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R946 KUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R946 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 R946 KUT registered?

R946 KUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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