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R658 LUT

1998 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,593 mi
Last recorded23,593 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 23,593 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 23,586 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 22,879 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 22,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 22,035 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 22,035 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 21,010 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 18,707 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 16,844 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 14,621 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Oct 2014 14,621 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 13,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 13,207 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 10,960 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 8,517 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 6,783 miles

Front brake lever slightly spongy.

Master cylinder weather proofing seal split.

Rear brake slight binding.

Slight binding front brake.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 6,727 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 6,727 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 6,713 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 6,465 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 6,465 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 6,279 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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R658 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R658 LUT, 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 R658 LUT registered?

R658 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R658 LUT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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