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S903 VMY

1999 Triumph Legend

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

33,577 mi
Last recorded33,577 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS903 VMY
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 33,577 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 33,209 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 32,735 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 31,928 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 31,527 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 30,903 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 30,903 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2016 28,547 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 28,547 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 26,296 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 25,535 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 24,779 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 24,340 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 23,763 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 22,220 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,454 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 21,451 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 20,136 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 19,095 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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S903 VMY is a 1999 Triumph Legend in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S903 VMY, 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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What year was S903 VMY registered?

S903 VMY is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 2 January 1999.

Is S903 VMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S903 VMY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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