CarVerify

Free Car Check

VX51 WJL

2001 Triumph Legend

Blue Petrol 885cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,118 mi
Last recorded32,118 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Legend15,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 WJL
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 32,118 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 32,071 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 31,926 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 31,845 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 29,474 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 24,760 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 18,409 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 12,967 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 9,140 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 8,963 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 8,961 miles

Front position lamp insecure headlamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 8,548 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 7,305 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 6,750 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 6,750 miles

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 6,746 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 6,591 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 6,249 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 6,081 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 5,602 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
Full Triumph Legend reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VX51 WJL is a 2001 Triumph Legend in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 15,200 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 VX51 WJL, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Legend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VX51 WJL?

You can check the full history of VX51 WJL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VX51 WJL registered?

VX51 WJL is a 2001 Triumph Legend, first registered on 20 October 2001.

Is VX51 WJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX51 WJL shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX51 WJL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VX51 WJL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.