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T793 HNH

1999 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,295 mi
Last recorded35,295 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT793 HNH
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 35,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess Side car suspension has slight play (5.3.3 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 35,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess Side car suspension has slight play (5.3.3 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Black and silver plate fitted (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 34,862 miles

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play Sidecar wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 33,696 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play Sidecar wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 33,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 33,139 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 33,126 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) sidecar (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 33,094 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 32,502 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 31,118 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 29,118 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 27,286 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 27,286 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 11 Aug 2015 25,366 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 25,323 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 22,416 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 18,438 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 18,342 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 17,570 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 16,082 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 15,570 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 14,078 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 12,983 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 12,118 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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T793 HNH is a 1999 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T793 HNH, 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 T793 HNH registered?

T793 HNH is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 6 May 1999.

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