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S815 PDF

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

26,311 mi
Last recorded26,311 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS815 PDF
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 26,311 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 26,103 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 25,825 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 25,627 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 25,365 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 25,305 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 25,232 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 24,959 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 24,650 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 24,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 23,143 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 21,499 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2010 21,023 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 20,291 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 4 Jun 2009 20,272 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 19,900 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 19,893 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2006 19,547 miles

Front Upper Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 19,547 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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S815 PDF is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S815 PDF, 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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S815 PDF is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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