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R975 BOA

1998 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

22,958 mi
Last recorded22,958 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 BOA
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 22,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 22,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 22,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 22,671 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 22,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 22,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 21,913 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 21,443 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 21,180 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 21,178 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 20,697 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 20,101 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 20,101 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 19,766 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front brake has reduced reserve travel

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 18 May 2012 19,667 miles

exhaust note BORDERLINE

Pass 19 May 2011 19,538 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 19,537 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 May 2010 19,124 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 18,010 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 17,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2008 17,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Pass 8 May 2007 16,187 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 14,642 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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R975 BOA is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R975 BOA, 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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R975 BOA is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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