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S262 VKK

1998 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,389 mi
Last recorded50,389 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS262 VKK
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 50,389 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front / rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 50,389 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front / rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 47,746 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 46,842 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 45,654 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 45,007 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 44,652 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 39,031 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 34,614 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 25,638 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 18,334 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 15,346 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 11,955 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 11,955 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 12 May 2007 6,459 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 5,505 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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S262 VKK is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S262 VKK, 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 S262 VKK registered?

S262 VKK is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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