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T705 AFC

1999 Triumph Legend

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,759 mi
Last recorded30,759 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT705 AFC
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 30,759 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 30,618 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 30,025 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 30,024 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 25,595 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 20,011 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2014 19,988 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 19,707 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 19,013 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 18,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 17,011 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 15,725 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 13,645 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 13,645 miles

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

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 12,158 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 10,698 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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T705 AFC is a 1999 Triumph Legend in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 T705 AFC, 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 T705 AFC registered?

T705 AFC is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T705 AFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T705 AFC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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