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R971 DVM

1998 Triumph Daytona

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,115 mi
Last recorded18,115 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 DVM
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 18,115 miles

Nearside front fork dust seal insecure

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 18,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside front fork dust seal insecure

Offside Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 16,738 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 16,593 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 15,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 May 2017 13,867 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 13,122 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 11,738 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 11,266 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 10,396 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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R971 DVM is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R971 DVM, 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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R971 DVM is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 11 April 1998.

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