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R420 OLJ

1998 Triumph Legend

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

9,813 mi
Last recorded9,813 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 OLJ
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 9,813 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 8,249 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 7,905 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 7,755 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 7,500 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 5,944 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 2,074 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 46 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 26,555 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 26,555 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 25,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 25,022 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 22,385 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 22,385 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 19,669 miles

n/s exhaust slightly loose (not affecting performance of exhaust)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 16,285 miles

n/s exhaust loose(not affecting performance of exhaust)

rear brake has slight bind

Fail 20 Apr 2012 16,285 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

nearside rear exhaust loose(not affecting performance of exhaust)

rear brake has slight bind

Pass 6 May 2011 10,919 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 10,648 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 10,234 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 9,830 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 9,249 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 8,433 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 8,433 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

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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R420 OLJ is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 R420 OLJ, 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 R420 OLJ registered?

R420 OLJ is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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