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W197 GFC

2000 Triumph Legend

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,644 mi
Last recorded45,644 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Triumph Legend14,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 GFC
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 45,644 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 45,644 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 45,609 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 44,652 miles

Offside Front lever travel slightly longer than expected but still has reserve travel

Fail 10 Apr 2025 44,621 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 44,134 miles

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 43,413 miles

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 41,870 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 39,765 miles

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))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 39,765 miles

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 37,284 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 37,250 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 31,788 miles

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

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 31,788 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 27,122 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 24,398 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 24,398 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 24,288 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 23,723 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 23,718 miles

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))

Pass 7 May 2013 23,482 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 22,174 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 22,174 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 22,086 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 20,240 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

side stand fouls exhaust

slight brake bind - front

Pass 18 Jun 2007 12,411 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 11,503 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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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.

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