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V186 UBD

1999 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

21,107 mi
Last recorded21,107 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV186 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 21,107 miles

Fuel pipe chaffing under fuel tank

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

Pass 17 May 2024 19,693 miles

Fuel hose chafing Fuel hose chaffing under fuel tank (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 17,426 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 17,057 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly loose silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 17,045 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect size (0.1 (c))

Stop lamp not working when vehicle lights turned on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly loose silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 16,553 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 16,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 14,928 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2015 13,939 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 13,523 miles

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

rear number plate light not working

Fail 24 Apr 2012 12,996 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 12,996 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 12,448 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 12,448 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 11,908 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 11,047 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 10,552 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 9,345 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 8,998 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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V186 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Legend in Red 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 V186 UBD, 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 V186 UBD registered?

V186 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V186 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V186 UBD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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