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S81 MFP

1999 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,354 mi
Last recorded10,354 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 MFP
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 10,354 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 8,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively change front disc on next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 8,584 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively change front disc on next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 6,681 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 4,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 4,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 27,449 miles

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

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

Rivets loose on front mudguard.

Pass 6 Apr 2019 25,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front mudguard loose on the rivets.

Pass 24 Mar 2018 23,904 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 21,860 miles

Crack in headlamp lens.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 19,022 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 15,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 15,685 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 13,707 miles

Eront mudguard rivets slightly loose.

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 12,323 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 10,646 miles

No.plate light not working.

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 7,667 miles

Rear no.plate light missing.

Fail 17 Feb 2011 7,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear no.plate missing.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 2,552 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009
Pass 14 Feb 2008 10,320 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 9,649 miles

1) Rear tyre near to legal limit. †2) One rear light bulb out.

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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S81 MFP is a 1999 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 15,608 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 S81 MFP, 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 27 years old, this Triumph Legend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S81 MFP is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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