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R996 DUA

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,247 mi
Last recorded34,247 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 DUA
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 34,247 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Apr 2011 32,819 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 28,356 miles

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

Front brake binding slightly

Number plate illumination light not working

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 28,356 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front brake binding slightly

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front suspension not rebounding correctly

Number plate illumination light not working

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 25,890 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 22,917 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 20,905 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 20,905 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 18,268 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 18,268 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front brake lever has inadequate reserve travel at position 4 as presented, travel is acceptable at other positions on multi postion lever

oil leak

right hand clip on handlebar shows slight movement.

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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R996 DUA is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R996 DUA, 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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R996 DUA is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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