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T689 HNV

1999 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

19,901 mi
Last recorded19,901 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT689 HNV
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 19,901 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 19,090 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 16,936 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 16,856 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 16,774 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 16,674 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 16,446 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 15,952 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 14,849 miles

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

Gearchange lever loose on shaft

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 14,849 miles

Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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

Gearchange lever loose on shaft

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 13,441 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 11,412 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 May 2013 11,412 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 9,618 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 9,526 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 8,597 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 7,606 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 6,351 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 3,762 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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T689 HNV 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 89.5%.

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 T689 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 T689 HNV registered?

T689 HNV is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 14 June 1999.

Is T689 HNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T689 HNV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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