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R98 EGJ

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,282 mi
Last recorded42,282 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 EGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 42,282 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 11,299 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front brake light switch not working (1.3.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 40,187 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 40,182 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2006 38,887 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 38,887 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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R98 EGJ is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 21,584 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 R98 EGJ, 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 29 years old, this Triumph Daytona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R98 EGJ is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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