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R988 KRY

1998 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,794 mi
Last recorded30,794 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 KRY
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 30,794 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 30,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 30,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 30,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 30,255 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 30,216 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 29,973 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 29,888 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 29,888 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 29,517 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 29,515 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,474 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,845 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 27,845 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 26,761 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 26,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 26,104 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 23,075 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

one of the two front position lamps not working

one of the two rear position lamps not working

rear roller brake test indicates a slightly binding brake

Pass 2 Nov 2007 23,075 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

one of the two front position lamps not working

one of the two rear position lamps not working

rear roller brake test indicates a slightly binding brake

Pass 1 Nov 2006 17,896 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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R988 KRY is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R988 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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R988 KRY is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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