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45,644 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel touching handlebar grip (1.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls inoperative from front control (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel touching handlebar grip (1.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls inoperative from front control (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front lever travel slightly longer than expected but still has reserve travel
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Front Tyre worn out of shape in centre of tread section
Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn out of shape in centre of tread section
Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread has uneven wear (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Lower Oil leak slight oil leak from alternator area
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
clutch lever worn and adjuster spring adrift
excess play on throttle roller
number plate cracked
number plate lamp broken
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
side stand fouls exhaust
slight brake bind - front
How Reliable is the Triumph Legend?
Based on 14,241 MOT tests across 1,038 vehicles.
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W197 GFC is a 2000 Triumph Legend in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W197 GFC, 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 W197 GFC registered?
W197 GFC is a 2000 Triumph Legend, first registered on 10 May 2000.
Is W197 GFC safe to buy?
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