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S221 SNK

1998 Triumph Daytona

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,415 mi
Last recorded40,415 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS221 SNK
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 40,415 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 40,415 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 40,100 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 40,092 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 314 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 109 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 104 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 14,169 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 12,386 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 11,326 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 11,304 miles

Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 11,234 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2010 10,518 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 9,818 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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S221 SNK is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S221 SNK, 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 S221 SNK registered?

S221 SNK is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 22 August 1998.

Is S221 SNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S221 SNK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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