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T608 VMA

1999 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

5,706 mi
Last recorded5,706 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT608 VMA
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 5,706 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 4,910 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 4,490 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 4,414 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 4,158 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 3,714 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 3,707 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 3,702 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

engine stalls and does not idle correctly

Pass 25 May 2016 3,658 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 36,481 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 3,643 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 3,538 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 3,434 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 3,320 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 3,191 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 3,136 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 3,049 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 2,618 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 2,464 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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T608 VMA is a 1999 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 T608 VMA, 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 T608 VMA registered?

T608 VMA is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 12 July 1999.

Is T608 VMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T608 VMA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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