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R847 SRH

1998 Triumph Legend

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,872 mi
Last recorded34,872 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR847 SRH
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2026 34,872 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 34,610 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 34,277 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 34,053 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 33,566 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 33,348 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 32,768 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 31,454 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 30,879 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 30,004 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 28,994 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 27,831 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 27,309 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 26,347 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 25,357 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 23,913 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 22,378 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 21,802 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 21,018 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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R847 SRH is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R847 SRH, 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 R847 SRH registered?

R847 SRH is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R847 SRH safe to buy?

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