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R971 EFC

1998 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,157 mi
Last recorded44,157 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 EFC
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 44,157 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 43,324 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 42,782 miles

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))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 42,595 miles

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))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 42,595 miles

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))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 42,001 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 40,735 miles

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)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 40,735 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2017 39,137 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 39,137 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 35,864 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 27 Apr 2015 32,599 miles

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))

Pass 27 Apr 2015 32,599 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Apr 2014 30,295 miles

**rear shock bushes**

Pass 20 Apr 2013 28,610 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 25,771 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 25,771 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 23,534 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 20,593 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 20,593 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 19,823 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 16,149 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 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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