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R996 KUT

1998 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,721 mi
Last recorded32,721 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 KUT
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2026 32,721 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 31,368 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 6 May 2023 31,368 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 31,362 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing ENABLE TO FOLD FOOTREST DOWN (6.2.12 (a))

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

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect TOO SMALL (0.1 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

CHAIN SOFT LINK NOT RIVETED

Pass 6 Nov 2021 30,154 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 26,821 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 21,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 21,684 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 16,891 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 14,016 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 12,346 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 12,338 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 12,303 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 12,277 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 12,257 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 12,221 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 12,190 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 12,013 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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R996 KUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KUT, 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 KUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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