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T849 HNH

1999 Triumph Legend

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

5,779 mi
Last recorded5,779 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT849 HNH
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 5,779 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 5,779 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 5,766 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 5,743 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 5,715 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 5,610 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 5,610 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 5,589 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2020 5,569 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released rear brake switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 5,548 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 5,517 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 5,441 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 5,440 miles

Front Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 5,425 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 5,425 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 5,295 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 5,295 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 4,810 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 3,239 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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T849 HNH is a 1999 Triumph Legend in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T849 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 T849 HNH registered?

T849 HNH is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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