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R952 KUT

1998 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,907 mi
Last recorded29,907 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 KUT
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 29,907 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 29,488 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 29,240 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 29,233 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 29,132 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 28,863 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 28,734 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 28,734 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 28,261 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 27,456 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 27,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 23,006 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 23,006 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 22,813 miles

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

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

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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R952 KUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R952 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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R952 KUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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