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S886 RKM

1998 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,350 mi
Last recorded18,350 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS886 RKM
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 23 May 2026 18,350 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 18,207 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 17,982 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 17,473 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 17,305 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 17,288 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm has slight up and down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 17,074 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 17,013 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 16,954 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 16,919 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Only one rear light bulb illuminating.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 16,774 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 16,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 16,456 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 16,330 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 16,234 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 15,937 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 18 May 2009 15,723 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 15,470 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 15,140 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 14,139 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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S886 RKM is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S886 RKM, 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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S886 RKM is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 11 November 1998.

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