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S645 VKJ

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,565 mi
Last recorded35,565 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS645 VKJ
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 35,565 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 35,456 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 35,456 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls switch needed moving slightly (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 35,418 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from headers (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 35,406 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly throttle grip loose on throttle tube (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar grip loose on bar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from headers (6.1.2 (a))

idle speed too high 2000 rpm

Pass 31 May 2022 35,333 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases head to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake fluid level on minimum mark

Pass 4 May 2021 35,301 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively REAR BRAKE DISC APROACHING MINIMUM THICKNESS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 35,291 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN BELOW MINIMUM THICKNESS OF 3.5MM (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively REAR BRAKE DISC APROACHING MINIMUM THICKNESS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 35,069 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ENGINE AREA (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 May 2019 35,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged TRAPPED SLIGHTLY WHEN ON FULL LOCK LEFT (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ENGINE AREA (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 34,796 miles

Front Brake spongy

Pass 13 Aug 2016 33,691 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 33,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 33,032 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 31,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 31,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 25,884 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 24,826 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 24,219 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 May 2009 21,608 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 20,490 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 18,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(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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S645 VKJ is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S645 VKJ, 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 S645 VKJ registered?

S645 VKJ is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 9 September 1998.

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