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S872 RDW

1998 Triumph Legend

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,118 mi
Last recorded40,118 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS872 RDW
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 40,118 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust clamp slight loose

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front tyre light perishing

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2024 39,815 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 39,707 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 39,703 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 35,836 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 35,567 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 34,970 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 34,970 miles

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 34,709 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 34,575 miles

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

Shock absorber slightly loose bush deteriorating (lower shock mount) (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 34,575 miles

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

Shock absorber slightly loose bush deteriorating (lower shock mount) (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 34,192 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 33,058 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 32,040 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 29,344 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 25,796 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 24,503 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 22,995 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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S872 RDW is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S872 RDW, 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 S872 RDW registered?

S872 RDW is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S872 RDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S872 RDW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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