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S831 UBC

1998 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,180 mi
Last recorded19,180 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS831 UBC
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 19,180 miles

Clutch lever/cable could do with adjustment

Front tyre old

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear tyre old

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2016 18,989 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 17,549 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 6 Aug 2014 17,548 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 17,197 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 17,197 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 16,004 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 16,004 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 13,194 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 13,194 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 8,446 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 8,446 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 7,274 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 5,901 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))

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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S831 UBC 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 S831 UBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S831 UBC registered?

S831 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 28 September 1998.

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