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S906 VAT

1998 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

7,654 mi
Last recorded7,654 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS906 VAT
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 7,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 7,341 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 6,891 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 6,794 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 5,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 14 May 2012 5,756 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 5,285 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 4,730 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 3,155 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 3,155 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 2,152 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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S906 VAT is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S906 VAT, 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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S906 VAT is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S906 VAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S906 VAT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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