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R959 XOM

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

15,836 mi
Last recorded15,836 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 XOM
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 15,836 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 15,836 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 15,755 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 15,510 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 15,496 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect seized (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 14,576 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 14,576 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2017 14,564 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 14,564 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 14,558 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 14,557 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 14,529 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 14,440 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 14,403 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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 18 Oct 2006 14,341 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 XOM is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XOM, 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 XOM registered?

R959 XOM is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R959 XOM safe to buy?

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