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S139 PDF

1998 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

28,540 mi
Last recorded28,540 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS139 PDF
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 28,540 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 28,298 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 27,792 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 27,086 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 26,732 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 26,732 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2013 25,657 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 24,716 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 24,716 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 24,147 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 23,886 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 23,571 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 23,488 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2008 23,488 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 23,223 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 22,719 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 22,719 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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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S139 PDF is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S139 PDF, 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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S139 PDF is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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