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S12 LTD

1998 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,085 mi
Last recorded26,085 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 LTD
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 26,085 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 26,059 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 25,561 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 25,107 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 25,051 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 24,680 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 23,107 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 20,142 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 12,522 miles

One of the rear light bulbs is not working.

slightly binding front brake

Fail 19 Mar 2015 12,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

One of the rear light bulbs is not working.

slightly binding front brake

Pass 11 Apr 2008 12,010 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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S12 LTD is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 S12 LTD, 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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What year was S12 LTD registered?

S12 LTD is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S12 LTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 LTD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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