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S741 CFC

1998 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

42,536 mi
Last recorded42,536 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS741 CFC
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 42,536 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 42,536 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 42,409 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 42,304 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 42,045 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 42,040 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 41,749 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 41,587 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 41,258 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 40,316 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2014 40,216 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 40,216 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 39,990 miles

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 39,615 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 38,848 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 38,728 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 36,344 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 35,553 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 34,451 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 29,400 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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S741 CFC is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S741 CFC, 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 S741 CFC registered?

S741 CFC is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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