MOT Status
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44,157 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link arm lower bearing/pin slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower link arm bearings. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower link arm bearings. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
**rear shock bushes**
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Daytona?
Based on 136,043 MOT tests across 13,242 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R971 EFC is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 R971 EFC, 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 R971 EFC registered?
R971 EFC is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 11 May 1998.
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