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S909 VMY

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,989 mi
Last recorded32,989 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS909 VMY
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 32,989 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 31,376 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 31,371 miles

Front Inner Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Front Outer Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 30,053 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing: slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2015 27,125 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 27,122 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 26,839 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 26,839 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 24,237 miles

Black tape on exhausts - possibly disguising the words 'not for road use' or similar.

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Slight rotational play in front disc rollers.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 23,937 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 23,935 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 22,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 22,080 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2008 22,080 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 20,820 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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S909 VMY is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S909 VMY, 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 S909 VMY registered?

S909 VMY is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 12 December 1998.

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