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R95 SDG

1998 Triumph Legend

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

20,789 mi
Last recorded20,789 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR95 SDG
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 20,789 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 15,057 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 15,057 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 10,188 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 8,494 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 6,665 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 5,617 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 5,609 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 5,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 5,568 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 5,521 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 5,266 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 5,131 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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R95 SDG is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R95 SDG, 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 R95 SDG registered?

R95 SDG is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R95 SDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R95 SDG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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