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V223 UBD

1999 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,851 mi
Last recorded26,851 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV223 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 26,851 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 24,637 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 24,637 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 23,482 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 21,207 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 21,207 miles

Central Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Central Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 4 May 2016 19,562 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 19,562 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 May 2015 16,993 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 15,594 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 15,070 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 15,070 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Upper Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Front brake has slight bind

Pass 22 Mar 2012 14,579 miles

Forks slightly pitted

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 12,761 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 10,784 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 10,784 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 8,432 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 8,407 miles

Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 7,548 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 7,507 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 7,248 miles

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

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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V223 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V223 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V223 UBD registered?

V223 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V223 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V223 UBD shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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