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S216 BDM

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,032 mi
Last recorded23,032 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS216 BDM
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 23,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 23,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 22,961 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 22,883 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 22,883 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 22,188 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 21,392 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 20,538 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 19,324 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 19,324 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 18,579 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 18,307 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 17,777 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 16,166 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 16,166 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 13,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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S216 BDM is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S216 BDM, 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 S216 BDM registered?

S216 BDM is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S216 BDM safe to buy?

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