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S728 BTA

1998 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,636 mi
Last recorded13,636 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS728 BTA
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 13,636 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 13,636 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 13,624 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 13,585 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 13,504 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 13,457 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 13,377 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 13,227 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 13,054 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 12,567 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 12,022 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 11,997 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 11,997 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 10,914 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 6,412 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 4,720 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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S728 BTA is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S728 BTA, 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 S728 BTA registered?

S728 BTA is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S728 BTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S728 BTA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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