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R959 WFL

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

25,320 mi
Last recorded25,320 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 WFL
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 25,320 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

l/h & r/h handlebar bolt missing

Pass 26 Jun 2015 24,939 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

gear linkage worn

Pass 4 Jul 2014 23,172 miles

Engine management light is on

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Gear selector slightly loose

Left hand grip not fully on

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Spring missing from rear silencer

Fail 3 Jul 2014 23,172 miles

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

Engine management light is on

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Gear selector slightly loose

Left hand grip not fully on

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Spring missing from rear silencer

Fail 14 Jun 2013 20,159 miles

Exhaust end can has one spring missing

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 20,159 miles

Exhaust end can has one spring missing

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 18,691 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 18,435 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 18,424 miles

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 13,481 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 13,453 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 13,350 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 12,952 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 WFL 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 R959 WFL, 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 WFL registered?

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

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