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S616 FTA

1998 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,110 mi
Last recorded28,110 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS616 FTA
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 28,110 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 27,226 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 26,817 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 May 2024 26,817 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 26,543 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 25,412 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 23,933 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 23,923 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 23,882 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 23,855 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 23,543 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

Pass 13 May 2015 22,808 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 22,147 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 21,446 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 20,811 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 19,883 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 18,622 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 18,622 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 17,742 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 17,526 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 16,701 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 15,590 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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S616 FTA is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S616 FTA, 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 S616 FTA registered?

S616 FTA is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S616 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S616 FTA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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