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R986 KRY

1998 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

30,004 mi
Last recorded30,004 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 KRY
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 30,004 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 29,503 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 28,985 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 28,495 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 28,236 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 27,865 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 26,677 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 26,677 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 25,725 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 25,725 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 25,085 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 23,989 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 23,989 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 22,067 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 19,680 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 18,309 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 17,271 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 16,611 miles

Offside headlamp dip beam not working

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Throttle slightly stiff to open.

Fail 8 Sep 2009 16,501 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside dip beam not working

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 16,501 miles

Offside dip beam not working

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 15,393 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 May 2007 14,539 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 13,121 miles

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

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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R986 KRY is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R986 KRY, 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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R986 KRY is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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