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R973 GWC

1998 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

16,917 mi
Last recorded16,917 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR973 GWC
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 16,917 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 16,893 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2015 16,786 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 15,907 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 15,442 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 14,853 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 14,843 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 14,029 miles

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 13,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 13,062 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 12,102 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 10,844 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 9,672 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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R973 GWC is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R973 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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R973 GWC is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 18 April 1998.

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