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R959 BDL

1998 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

35,842 mi
Last recorded35,842 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 BDL
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 35,842 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 35,008 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 34,844 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 34,795 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 34,795 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 34,226 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 34,134 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 33,838 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 33,365 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 33,365 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 33,346 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 32,677 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 321,000 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 31,200 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 30,937 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 30,674 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 29,597 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 28,391 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 26,989 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 26,748 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 25,911 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 25,294 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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R959 BDL is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R959 BDL, 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 R959 BDL registered?

R959 BDL is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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