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KJ51 DPU

2001 Triumph Legend

Grey Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

39,039 mi
Last recorded39,039 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Legend15,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 DPU
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 39,039 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 38,571 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 38,353 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 38,123 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 37,432 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 36,325 miles

Headlamp beam deflector fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 36,127 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 35,947 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 35,824 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 35,457 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 34,426 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2012 34,426 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,140 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2010 25,305 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2009 22,684 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,999 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Mar 2007 12,239 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 7,529 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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KJ51 DPU is a 2001 Triumph Legend in Grey with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KJ51 DPU, 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 KJ51 DPU registered?

KJ51 DPU is a 2001 Triumph Legend, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is KJ51 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ51 DPU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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