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V224 UBD

1999 Triumph Legend

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,095 mi
Last recorded34,095 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV224 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 34,095 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 33,507 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight pitting in fork tubes (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 May 2025 33,507 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) bulb (4.7.2 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight pitting in fork tubes (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2024 32,936 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 31,959 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 31,375 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 30,967 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 29,475 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 28,219 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 27,636 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 27,222 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 27,222 miles

Centre Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 26,226 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 24,521 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 24,521 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2013 22,873 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 21,309 miles

Front tyre tread depth low

Gear change lever loose

Pass 19 May 2011 20,614 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 20,607 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front and rear tyre valve cap missing

Pass 1 May 2010 19,394 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 18,741 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 18,027 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 17,601 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 17,198 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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V224 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Legend in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V224 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 V224 UBD registered?

V224 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V224 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V224 UBD shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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