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S9 MLW

1998 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

21,361 mi
Last recorded21,361 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 MLW
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 21,361 miles

Direction indicator insecure both (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 21,056 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 21,056 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 20,526 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 20,526 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 20,164 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 19,328 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 18,991 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 18,990 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 18,466 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 18,090 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 17,521 miles

chain worn, needs replacing soon.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 16,767 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 14,946 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 13,565 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 11,957 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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S9 MLW is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S9 MLW, 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 S9 MLW registered?

S9 MLW is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 3 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S9 MLW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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