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S775 BTA

1998 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

82,795 mi
Last recorded82,795 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS775 BTA
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 82,795 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 82,795 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 81,842 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2025 81,842 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 81,572 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 80,782 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 80,782 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 79,778 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 79,200 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 75,276 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 73,864 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 73,864 miles

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 67,911 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 59,201 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 49,344 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 49,280 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 45,579 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 42,331 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 36,593 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 36,593 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 30,166 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 30,166 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 May 2010 20,567 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 20,384 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 20,384 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 20,374 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 20,374 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 20,150 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 20,150 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 19,226 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 18,047 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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S775 BTA is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 S775 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 S775 BTA registered?

S775 BTA is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S775 BTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S775 BTA shows 31 tests with a 71% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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