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S831 XON

1998 Triumph Legend

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

5,439 mi
Last recorded5,439 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS831 XON
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 5,439 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 4,926 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 4,926 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 4,703 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 4,236 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 4,236 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 2,870 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 1,088 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 1,088 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 24,280 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 22,477 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 21,162 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 21,159 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 21,105 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 19,726 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 16,009 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 13,274 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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S831 XON is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S831 XON, 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 S831 XON registered?

S831 XON is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S831 XON safe to buy?

The MOT history for S831 XON shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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