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R976 KUT

1998 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,245 mi
Last recorded36,245 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 KUT
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 36,245 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 36,244 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 33,054 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 30,622 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 30,620 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

number plate lamp not working

Pass 21 May 2010 28,909 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 26,522 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 23,655 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 20,787 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 20,770 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 17,412 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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R976 KUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R976 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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R976 KUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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