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R97 NAY

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,122 mi
Last recorded13,122 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 NAY
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 13,122 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 10,908 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 10,587 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 10,547 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2016 9,914 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 8,768 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 7,502 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 7,500 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

slight noise and roughness from head bearing

Pass 2 May 2007 5,428 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2007 5,428 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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R97 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R97 NAY, 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 R97 NAY registered?

R97 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R97 NAY safe to buy?

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