MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,282 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
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)
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))
Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
How Reliable is the Triumph Daytona?
Based on 136,043 MOT tests across 13,242 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R98 EGJ registered?
R98 EGJ is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R98 EGJ safe to buy?
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