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T426 SUY

1999 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

26,788 mi
Last recorded26,788 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT426 SUY
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 26,788 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 26,419 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 26,401 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements TOO QUIET AND TINNY NOISE (7.7 (c))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls REAR BRAKE (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2024 26,289 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 26,064 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 25,859 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 25,194 miles

rear brake link bar slight movement font mount bolt

Pass 11 May 2020 24,781 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 24,102 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 23,500 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 23,011 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 22,848 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 22,848 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 22,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 21,858 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 21,736 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 21,557 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 20,608 miles

Number plate cracked

Pass 6 Apr 2010 19,831 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 18,934 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 18,663 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))

Fail 18 Apr 2008 18,663 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 18,005 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 17,410 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 17,410 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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T426 SUY is a 1999 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 T426 SUY, 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 T426 SUY registered?

T426 SUY is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 13 April 1999.

Is T426 SUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T426 SUY shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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