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Y168 YUT

2001 Triumph Legend

Bronze Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

5 mi
Last recorded5 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Triumph Legend15,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 YUT
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 5 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 17,034 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 13,791 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 13,791 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 9,587 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. exhaust hits swinging arm (7.1.1.c)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2015 9,587 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. exhaust hits swinging arm (7.1.1.c)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 8,038 miles

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

gear lever loose

Fail 19 Sep 2014 8,038 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

gear lever loose

Pass 12 Aug 2013 7,168 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 7,168 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2012 6,121 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 4,282 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 3,994 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 3,238 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 1,953 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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Y168 YUT is a 2001 Triumph Legend in Bronze with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 Y168 YUT, 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.

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What year was Y168 YUT registered?

Y168 YUT is a 2001 Triumph Legend, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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