Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1998 Triumph T 595 Daytona?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1998 Triumph T 595 Daytona?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1998 Triumph T 595 Daytona?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 1998 Triumph T 595 Daytona reliable?

Based on MOT data from 235 vehicles, the 1998 Triumph T 595 Daytona has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1998 Triumph T 595 Daytona?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Triumph T 595 Daytona (1998)

235 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.2% first-time pass rate

1998 Triumph T 595 Daytona

CarHunch analysed 235 real MOT records for the 1998 Triumph T 595 Daytona. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 1998 Triumph T595 Daytona has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 30.8%, less than half the UK average of 80%, which is a serious red flag for prospective buyers. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at 1.7%, so while you're likely to encounter issues, they're unlikely to be safety-critical.

These bikes are averaging only 17,551 miles, suggesting most survivors are low-mileage machines that have spent considerable time dormant—and that inactivity itself is probably driving the poor pass rate, with seized components and fuel system problems common on long-stored motorcycles. Before buying, insist on a full pre-purchase inspection by a Triumph specialist and budget for recommissioning work; the 1.0 advisories per vehicle tell you minor wear is endemic, but most failures are fixable rather than terminal.

We have limited data for the 1998 Triumph T 595 Daytona — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

88.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.26

Over 2.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

17k

Middle half: 12k–21k

For context

These stats describe 235 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 235 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	234	88.1%	0.26

Colour Breakdown

Based on 676 Triumph T 595 Daytona vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Yellow 55.9%

378

Black 20.9%

141

Red 19.4%

131

Silver 1.6%

Blue 1.3%

Green 0.9%

Mileage Distribution

Most 1998 Triumph T 595 Daytona vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

17,001

typical

12,121

low mileage

20,909

high mileage

Half of all 1998 Triumph T 595 Daytona vehicles fall between 12,121 and 20,909 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,121 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 12,121–20,909 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1998 Triumph T 595 Daytonas sit.

⚠ Over 28,227 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1998 Triumph T 595 Daytona — Still on the Road

Almost all 1998 Triumph T 595 Daytonas are still on the road.

Strong survival — 15 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2019, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2019.

MOT History Averages

2.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.26

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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