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S399 KFJ

1998 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

22,713 mi
Last recorded22,713 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS399 KFJ
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 22,713 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 22,660 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 22,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level clutch (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 22,512 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 22,459 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 22,277 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 21,954 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 21,658 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 21,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,053 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 20,871 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 20,639 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 20,491 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 20,439 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 19,076 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 18,633 miles

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

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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S399 KFJ is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S399 KFJ, 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 S399 KFJ registered?

S399 KFJ is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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