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R983 RPY

1998 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

9,093 mi
Last recorded9,093 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 RPY
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 9,093 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 8,954 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 5,256 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 29,007 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 28,995 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 May 2016 36,884 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 36,303 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 36,303 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 28,281 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,616 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 22,712 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,282 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 21,613 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 21,297 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 20,070 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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R983 RPY is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R983 RPY, 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 R983 RPY registered?

R983 RPY is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R983 RPY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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