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S87 BGH

1998 Triumph Legend

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,340 mi
Last recorded46,340 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS87 BGH
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 46,340 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 46,099 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 46,099 miles

Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Noisy front forks indicating worn internal components

Pass 29 May 2007 42,945 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 40,447 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear number plate light not working

Fail 13 Apr 2006 40,356 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Indicator tell tail on right side did not work at first but did later in test, check connections

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear number plate is cracked

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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S87 BGH is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S87 BGH, 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 S87 BGH registered?

S87 BGH is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S87 BGH safe to buy?

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