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R981 DUA

1998 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,292 mi
Last recorded32,292 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 DUA
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 32,292 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in rear axle/hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 32,195 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Headrace bearings found slightly tight (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively Rear brake pads binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Rear wheel bearing or hub bearing found with slight axial play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 32,195 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Headlight aim too low, adjusted during MOT (4.1.2 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Headrace bearings found slightly tight (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively Rear brake pads binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Rear wheel bearing or hub bearing found with slight axial play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 31,462 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 31,460 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 30,815 miles

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 29,923 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 29,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 29,001 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 28,628 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 28,338 miles

rear brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Apr 2015 27,986 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 27,518 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 27,290 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 26,987 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 26,987 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 25,747 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 22,922 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 20,104 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 18,702 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Aug 2006 18,136 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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R981 DUA is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R981 DUA, 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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R981 DUA is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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