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S917 UBC

1998 Triumph Legend

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,702 mi
Last recorded36,702 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS917 UBC
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 36,702 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 36,665 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 36,501 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 36,039 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 35,963 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 35,618 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 35,451 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 35,451 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 34,852 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

no. plate light not working

Pass 27 Jul 2015 34,360 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 34,353 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2013 32,417 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 30,864 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 27,619 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 27,596 miles

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

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 24,237 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,369 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

only one of two rear lamp bulbs working

Pass 16 Aug 2007 17,769 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 15,559 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 15,559 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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S917 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S917 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 S917 UBC registered?

S917 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 14 December 1998.

Is S917 UBC safe to buy?

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