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EO51 LYR

2001 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,658 mi
Last recorded35,658 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Legend15,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 LYR
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 35,658 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 34,523 miles

Nearside Nearside engine casing has a minor leak of oil.

Pass 21 Oct 2023 32,943 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 32,699 miles

Nail in tyre Nail or Stone in rear tyre ()

Fail 15 Oct 2022 32,695 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle sticking on left lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nail in tyre Nail or Stone in rear tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2021 31,682 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 30,383 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 28,487 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 28,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2009 27,554 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 24,117 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 21,846 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 20,880 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Legend?

Based on 14,241 MOT tests across 1,038 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
511
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 149
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 106
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 89
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 62
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 43
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EO51 LYR is a 2001 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 15,200 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 Legend fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 149 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO51 LYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Legend typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Triumph Legend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO51 LYR registered?

EO51 LYR is a 2001 Triumph Legend, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is EO51 LYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO51 LYR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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