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R985 GWC

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

12,186 mi
Last recorded12,186 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 GWC
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 12,186 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 12,186 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 11,918 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 11,541 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 11,516 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 11,409 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 11,251 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 11,251 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 10,905 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 10,365 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 10,212 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 10,052 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 9,837 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 9,332 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 9,150 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 8,746 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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R985 GWC is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R985 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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What year was R985 GWC registered?

R985 GWC is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 11 April 1998.

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