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R970 GWC

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

5,282 mi
Last recorded5,282 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 GWC
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 5,282 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 5,263 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 5,249 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 5,246 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Front fork dust seals perished

Pass 3 Oct 2018 5,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 5,242 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 5,238 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 5,232 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 5,232 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 5,230 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 5,230 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 5,111 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 4,740 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 4,599 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 4,599 miles

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 4,264 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 3,330 miles

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

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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R970 GWC is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 R970 GWC, 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 R970 GWC registered?

R970 GWC is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R970 GWC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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