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V126 LFJ

1999 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

34,968 mi
Last recorded34,968 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV126 LFJ
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 34,968 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 34,679 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 34,167 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 32,770 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 30,120 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 29,966 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 29,909 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 29,909 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 May 2015 28,569 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 27,615 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 26,577 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 26,577 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 25,166 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 22,240 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 19,246 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 15,895 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 13,318 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 9,862 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 7,657 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 7,657 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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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V126 LFJ is a 1999 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V126 LFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V126 LFJ registered?

V126 LFJ is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 20 November 1999.

Is V126 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V126 LFJ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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