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T163 RFS

1999 Triumph Legend

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

7,976 mi
Last recorded7,976 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT163 RFS
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 7,976 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 7,335 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 6,803 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 5,809 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 4,858 miles

Front brake lever travel

Pass 11 Jan 2021 3,900 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 3,807 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 3,137 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 2,811 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 2,586 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 2,018 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 2,008 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 1,940 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 1,877 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 1,877 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 1,786 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 1,273 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 901 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 325 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 121 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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T163 RFS is a 1999 Triumph Legend in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T163 RFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T163 RFS registered?

T163 RFS is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 2 July 1999.

Is T163 RFS safe to buy?

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