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R949 LUT

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,079 mi
Last recorded24,079 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 24,079 miles

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

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

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

small oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2024 23,877 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 23,786 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 22,983 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 21,350 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 20,897 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 20,121 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 20,111 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2018 19,243 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 18,468 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 17,967 miles

Front tyre worn to limit.

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 17,730 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 17,119 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 15 Jun 2013 16,324 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 15,718 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 15,052 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 15,052 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 14,044 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 14,027 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 12,588 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 12,572 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 11,262 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 9,635 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 9,635 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 8,590 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slight play in rear wheel

Pass 5 May 2006 6,059 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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R949 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R949 LUT, 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 R949 LUT registered?

R949 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R949 LUT shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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