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S916 UBC

1998 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

39,086 mi
Last recorded39,086 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS916 UBC
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 39,086 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2025 38,325 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 35,789 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 31,936 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 29,594 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 29,594 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 27,261 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 27,261 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 645 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 645 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 26,551 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 25,438 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 23,007 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 22,718 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 19,731 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 16,446 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 14,972 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 14,106 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 11,645 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 11,645 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 May 2010 10,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 7,945 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 5,295 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 5,295 miles

Nearside Front Sidecar direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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S916 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S916 UBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S916 UBC registered?

S916 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 14 December 1998.

Is S916 UBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S916 UBC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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