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S490 RDW

1998 Triumph Legend

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,166 mi
Last recorded17,166 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS490 RDW
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 17,166 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 17,072 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 17,015 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 16,920 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 16,359 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 15,202 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 14,433 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 13,489 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 11,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 8,937 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 7,774 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 5,614 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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S490 RDW is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 S490 RDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S490 RDW?

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What year was S490 RDW registered?

S490 RDW is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S490 RDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S490 RDW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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