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R954 KUT

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,755 mi
Last recorded24,755 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 KUT
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 24,755 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2026 24,755 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 22,698 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 22,553 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 22,553 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated SEDIMENT IN THE MASTER (1.8 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 22,366 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 22,261 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 22,022 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 21,954 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 21,954 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 21,347 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 20,535 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 19,050 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 18,375 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 18,375 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 17,734 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 17,732 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 11,653 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 11,093 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 11,093 miles

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

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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R954 KUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R954 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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R954 KUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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