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R801 FRW

1998 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,448 mi
Last recorded6,448 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 FRW
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 6,448 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 6,292 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 3,917 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 3,817 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 3,817 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside cylinder not firing - misfire

Pass 7 Jun 2017 3,807 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 3,807 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system Only one loose bolt on the silencer bracket. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system Only one loose bolt on the silencer bracket. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 3,796 miles

Rear Wheel fractured but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 3,643 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 3,624 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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R801 FRW is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R801 FRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R801 FRW registered?

R801 FRW is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R801 FRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R801 FRW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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