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R457 YPX

1998 Triumph Legend

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,508 mi
Last recorded43,508 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 YPX
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 43,508 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 43,508 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 41,567 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 41,566 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls inoperative (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 39,751 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 37,787 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 35,413 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 34,843 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 34,843 miles

Nearside Fuel tank leaking fuel tap leaking. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 34,581 miles

Nearside Front fork leg pitted.

Pass 28 Apr 2018 34,555 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 34,423 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 34,350 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 34,241 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 33,985 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 33,805 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 33,748 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 33,146 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 33,146 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 32,333 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,333 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 30,824 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 29,509 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 29,509 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 28,002 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 24,078 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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R457 YPX is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R457 YPX, 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 R457 YPX registered?

R457 YPX is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R457 YPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R457 YPX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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