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R686 SWO

1998 Triumph Legend

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

34,943 mi
Last recorded34,943 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR686 SWO
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 34,943 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 34,943 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 34,922 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 34,892 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 34,802 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 34,727 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 34,439 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 34,439 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 32,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 32,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 31,394 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 31,061 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 31,061 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 27,213 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 23,661 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 May 2014 17,684 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 13,990 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 13,705 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 13,675 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 13,497 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 13,365 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 15,134 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 11,236 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 11,236 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 7,203 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 7,174 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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R686 SWO is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 15,556 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 R686 SWO, 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 28 years old, this Triumph Legend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R686 SWO registered?

R686 SWO is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R686 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R686 SWO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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