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R973 KUT

1998 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,982 mi
Last recorded20,982 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR973 KUT
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 20,982 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 20,200 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle cable incorrectly routed

Pass 14 May 2011 20,106 miles

Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 19,834 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

front tyre worn low

Pass 28 Oct 2008 18,306 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 17,996 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 16,697 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 16,697 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

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 KUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KUT, 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 R973 KUT registered?

R973 KUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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