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R998 SDA

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

15,097 mi
Last recorded15,097 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 SDA
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 15,097 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 14,648 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 14,564 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 14,526 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 14,488 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 14,464 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 14,399 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 14,218 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 12,127 miles

exhaust not standard

Pass 17 Aug 2007 7,345 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 7,345 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 5,844 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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R998 SDA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R998 SDA, 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 R998 SDA registered?

R998 SDA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R998 SDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R998 SDA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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