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S565 PAB

1998 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

17,308 mi
Last recorded17,308 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS565 PAB
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 17,308 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 17,007 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 16,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 16,549 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 16,549 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 15,924 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 15,492 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 14,690 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 13,848 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 13,848 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 12,850 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2.0mm (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 11,672 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 10,224 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 10,224 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 9,045 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 8,064 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 7,645 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 7,125 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 6,939 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 6,765 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 6,365 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 6,365 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 5,812 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 5,105 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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S565 PAB is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S565 PAB, 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 S565 PAB registered?

S565 PAB is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 8 August 1998.

Is S565 PAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S565 PAB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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