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R973 DVM

1998 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,301 mi
Last recorded40,301 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR973 DVM
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 40,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 37,361 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 34,620 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 34,620 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 28,603 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 28,603 miles

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 13,187 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 22,885 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 22,884 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 18,994 miles

front tyre worn low

oil leak

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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R973 DVM is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R973 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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R973 DVM is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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