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R272 WGC

1998 Triumph Legend

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

22,633 mi
Last recorded22,633 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 WGC
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 22,633 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 22,625 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 22,618 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 22,420 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 21,759 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 21,660 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 21,660 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure circlip missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 21,243 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 20,555 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 20,418 miles

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

left front foot peg clip missing

long travel on f/brake lever

Pass 24 May 2011 19,800 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 19,524 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 19,320 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 18,576 miles

rear tyre wearing unevenly

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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R272 WGC is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 15,556 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R272 WGC, 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 28 years old, this Triumph Legend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R272 WGC registered?

R272 WGC is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R272 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R272 WGC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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