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Y249 GDW

2001 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

31,069 mi
Last recorded31,069 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Triumph Legend15,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY249 GDW
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 31,069 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 27,931 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 25,060 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 25,060 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 24,731 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 23,521 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 23,516 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 23,441 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 22,458 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2017 22,416 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 22,000 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 21,807 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 21,046 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 20,201 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 19,755 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 19,138 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 18,517 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 17,776 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 17,776 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 16,543 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 15,347 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 15,347 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 14,546 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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Y249 GDW is a 2001 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y249 GDW, 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 Y249 GDW registered?

Y249 GDW is a 2001 Triumph Legend, first registered on 10 March 2001.

Is Y249 GDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y249 GDW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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