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S979 NNH

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,733 mi
Last recorded10,733 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS979 NNH
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 10,733 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 10,011 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 9,897 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 9,230 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 8,843 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 7,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

chain slightly dry

rear sprocket slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Apr 2011 7,304 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))

chain slightly dry

rear sprocket slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Feb 2010 6,881 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2007 6,814 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

chain slightly loose

front brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Feb 2007 6,814 miles

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

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

chain slightly loose

front brake slightly binding

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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S979 NNH is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S979 NNH, 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 S979 NNH registered?

S979 NNH is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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