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T685 HNV

1999 Triumph Legend

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,914 mi
Last recorded28,914 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT685 HNV
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 28,914 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 28,622 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

rear brake has slight judder

Fail 7 Feb 2025 28,622 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

rear brake has slight judder

Pass 22 Jun 2022 23,314 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 19,469 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2015 18,002 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 15,737 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 15,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 25 May 2012 15,104 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Feb 2011 13,778 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 13,756 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Jul 2009 10,086 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 9,016 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 6,923 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 6,063 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 5,770 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 4,260 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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T685 HNV is a 1999 Triumph Legend in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 T685 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.

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What year was T685 HNV registered?

T685 HNV is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 14 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T685 HNV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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