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S142 LBV

1998 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

46,738 mi
Last recorded46,738 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS142 LBV
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 46,738 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 46,594 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 46,570 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 46,474 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 46,103 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 46,103 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 45,815 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 45,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 45,266 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 43,031 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 41,879 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 39,594 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 38,923 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))

Fail 17 Jul 2012 38,923 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 36,554 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 35,140 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 33,817 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 31,517 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 28,691 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 27,543 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 23,848 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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S142 LBV is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S142 LBV, 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 S142 LBV registered?

S142 LBV is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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