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R737 NWY

1998 Triumph Legend

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

9,690 mi
Last recorded9,690 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 NWY
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 9,690 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 9,486 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 9,346 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 9,060 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 8,942 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 8,942 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 8,833 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 8,632 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 8,235 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 7,807 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 7,615 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 7,411 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 6,176 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 5,227 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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R737 NWY 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 R737 NWY, 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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How do I check the history of R737 NWY?

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What year was R737 NWY registered?

R737 NWY is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R737 NWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R737 NWY 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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