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S146 MFP

1999 Triumph Legend

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,366 mi
Last recorded17,366 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS146 MFP
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 17,366 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 16,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 16,543 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 16,494 miles

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencers fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 16,408 miles

Exhaust noisy after market silencers fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 16,118 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 15,892 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 15,286 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 13,498 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 13,471 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 11,950 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 10,654 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 9,422 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 8,001 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

horn

nearside grip slight movement

offside grip small tear

rear brake slight bind

Pass 16 May 2008 7,483 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 7,460 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 7,225 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 7,162 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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S146 MFP is a 1999 Triumph Legend in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S146 MFP, 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.

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What year was S146 MFP registered?

S146 MFP is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S146 MFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S146 MFP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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