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S958 UBC

1998 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

16,700 mi
Last recorded16,700 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS958 UBC
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 16,700 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 16,648 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 16,648 miles

Direction indicator not working Right hand front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 16,549 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 16,425 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 16,425 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Cut in rear tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2018 16,093 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 15,149 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 14,703 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 13,930 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired Lens cracked (1.2.3a)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 13,930 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired Lens cracked (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 13,587 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 13,404 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 12,904 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 11,352 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 10,257 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))

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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S958 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S958 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.

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What year was S958 UBC registered?

S958 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 14 December 1998.

Is S958 UBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S958 UBC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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