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R979 KUT

1998 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

27,506 mi
Last recorded27,506 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 KUT
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 27,506 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 27,506 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Front headlamp aim low and adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 27,501 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 27,490 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 27,376 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 27,306 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 27,041 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 26,466 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 23,786 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 20,385 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 19,044 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 17,931 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 16,318 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 14,524 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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R979 KUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R979 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 R979 KUT registered?

R979 KUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R979 KUT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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