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S271 LJF

1999 Triumph Legend

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,751 mi
Last recorded34,751 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS271 LJF
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 34,751 miles

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

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

front tyre unevenly worn

rear tyre unevenly worn

Fail 9 Jul 2013 34,751 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

front tyre unevenly worn

rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 17 Jul 2012 32,676 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 29,408 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

front brake travel

Pass 28 Jun 2010 25,082 miles

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

nearside direction indicator tell tale not working, indicators can be seen from riding position

rear tyre split

rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 30 Jun 2009 21,756 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

nearside fork leg rusty condition above level of dampening travel

Fail 30 Jun 2009 21,756 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

nearside fork leg rusty condition above level of dampening travel

Pass 26 Jun 2008 18,400 miles

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

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

front tyre unevenly worn

rear tyre unevenly worn

slight binding to rear brake

Fail 25 Jun 2008 18,400 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front tyre unevenly worn

rear tyre unevenly worn

slight binding to rear brake

Pass 7 Jul 2007 15,249 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 11,612 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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S271 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Legend in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S271 LJF, 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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S271 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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