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R98 CDV

1997 Triumph T 595 Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

10,894 mi
Last recorded10,894 miles
Recorded on4 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph T 595 Daytona20,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 CDV
MakeTriumph
ModelT 595 Daytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2025 10,894 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 10,888 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 10,724 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 10,724 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 10,290 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 10,289 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 10,162 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 10,162 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2007 9,635 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 7,463 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph T 595 Daytona?

Based on 1,168 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
454
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
233
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 8
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R98 CDV is a 1997 Triumph T 595 Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Triumph T 595 Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 20,780 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 T 595 Daytona fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R98 CDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph T 595 Daytona typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Triumph T 595 Daytona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R98 CDV registered?

R98 CDV is a 1997 Triumph T 595 Daytona, first registered on 6 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R98 CDV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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