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T940 VUM

1999 Triumph Legend

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30,767 mi
Last recorded30,767 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT940 VUM
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 30,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 30,767 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 30,767 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 30,767 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 28,420 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 28,002 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 27,135 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 26,972 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 26,261 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Nov 2014 24,804 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Oct 2013 23,795 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Oct 2012 22,368 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 60,523 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 60,514 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 57,994 miles

Front Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 53,035 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 48,406 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 43,891 miles

Front Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 37,950 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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T940 VUM 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 84.2%.

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 T940 VUM, 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 T940 VUM registered?

T940 VUM is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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