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R981 GWC

1998 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

21,781 mi
Last recorded21,781 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 GWC
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 21,781 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 21,781 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 25 May 2011 21,780 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)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 21,528 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 21,528 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 22 May 2008 20,384 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 18,650 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 GWC is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R981 GWC, 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 GWC is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 4 April 1998.

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