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S983 FHU

2000 Triumph Legend

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,757 mi
Last recorded42,757 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Triumph Legend14,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS983 FHU
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 42,757 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 41,486 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 40,585 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 40,471 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 40,196 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 40,196 miles

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 40,117 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 39,724 miles

chain worn

front brake disc worn

Fail 15 Mar 2017 39,724 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

chain worn

front brake disc worn

Pass 30 Jan 2016 37,860 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 35,224 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

min cracking to side walls on front tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2014 29,626 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 27,908 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 26,053 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 23,438 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 23,424 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 19,781 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 17,785 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 17,782 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 15,787 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 13,852 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 11,119 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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S983 FHU is a 2000 Triumph Legend in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2000 Triumph Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 14,437 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 S983 FHU, 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 26 years old, this Triumph Legend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S983 FHU registered?

S983 FHU is a 2000 Triumph Legend, first registered on 25 July 2000.

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The MOT history for S983 FHU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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