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S543 CWL

1999 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

12,275 mi
Last recorded12,275 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS543 CWL
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 12,275 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 11,943 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2025 11,943 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 11,662 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 11,008 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 11,008 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 10,943 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front clutch master system slightly low

Front clutch master system slightly low of fluid

Pass 12 Apr 2018 10,046 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 9,763 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 9,763 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 9,534 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 9,143 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 8,538 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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S543 CWL is a 1999 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 15,608 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 S543 CWL, 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 27 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 S543 CWL registered?

S543 CWL is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S543 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S543 CWL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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