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S52 JSO

1998 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,539 mi
Last recorded16,539 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS52 JSO
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 16,539 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 15,647 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 15,186 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Coolant leak

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 15,156 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Coolant leak

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 14,352 miles

Nearside gear change lever req attention

Pass 23 Jul 2015 11,286 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 11,261 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 11,063 miles

Rear wheel nut locking device secured with cable tie

Fail 4 Jul 2014 11,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel nut locking device secured with cable tie

Fail 17 Jun 2014 10,999 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

number plate light inop

Pass 8 Aug 2013 10,980 miles

number plate light inop

Pass 25 Mar 2011 10,628 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 10,317 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))

Pass 8 Aug 2005 9,714 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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S52 JSO is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S52 JSO, 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 S52 JSO registered?

S52 JSO is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S52 JSO safe to buy?

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