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S705 RJA

1998 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,789 mi
Last recorded19,789 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS705 RJA
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 19,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 18,295 miles

Oil leak

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 18,285 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Oil leak

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 16,174 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 13,578 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 13,578 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

number plate light not working

Pass 7 Aug 2010 11,500 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 9,484 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 9,474 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2008 5,176 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 4,435 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 2,859 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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S705 RJA is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S705 RJA, 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 S705 RJA registered?

S705 RJA is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S705 RJA safe to buy?

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