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S503 RLB

1998 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

35,642 mi
Last recorded35,642 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS503 RLB
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 35,642 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 35,406 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 35,189 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 35,116 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 33,533 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 32,599 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 31,327 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 29,550 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 29,550 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

only one bulb working on rear light

Pass 12 Aug 2014 25,966 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 23,550 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 21,546 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

no number plate light working

Pass 23 Jul 2011 19,917 miles

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

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

front brake pipe rubbing slightly on radiator/slight play on front brake disc rivets

Pass 4 May 2010 18,788 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 18,429 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 17,641 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 14,909 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 14,833 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 13,560 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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S503 RLB is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S503 RLB, 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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S503 RLB is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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