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R600 ELF

1999 Triumph Legend

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

14,379 mi
Last recorded14,379 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR600 ELF
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 14,379 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 14,060 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 13,851 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 13,851 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 13,795 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 13,780 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 13,130 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 12,529 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 12,470 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 12,470 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 11,741 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 11,741 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 11,450 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 10,839 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 10,760 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 8,074 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 5,315 miles

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 5,315 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 1,916 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 651 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 117 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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R600 ELF is a 1999 Triumph Legend in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 15,608 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 R600 ELF, 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 27 years old, this Triumph Legend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R600 ELF registered?

R600 ELF is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is R600 ELF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R600 ELF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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