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T533 HNV

1999 Triumph Legend

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,366 mi
Last recorded25,366 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT533 HNV
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 25,366 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 24,496 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 23,609 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 21,778 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 20,987 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 20,933 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2020 20,910 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 20,014 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 18,626 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 18,613 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 18,593 miles

rear tyre needs air

Fail 25 May 2016 18,583 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

head light glass twisted

rear tyre needs air

Pass 24 Oct 2014 17,473 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 16,944 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 13,876 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 10,347 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 8,376 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 7,343 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 7,185 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 6,774 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 6,273 miles

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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T533 HNV is a 1999 Triumph Legend in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T533 HNV, 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 T533 HNV registered?

T533 HNV is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is T533 HNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T533 HNV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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