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V226 UBD

1999 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

17,252 mi
Last recorded17,252 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV226 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 17,252 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 16,829 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 15,608 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 15,006 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 14,895 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 14,676 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 13,825 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 13,125 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 13,117 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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 27 Mar 2012 12,597 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 12,587 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 11,483 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 10,238 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 10,238 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2009 8,632 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 8,584 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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V226 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V226 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

How do I check the history of V226 UBD?

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What year was V226 UBD registered?

V226 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V226 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V226 UBD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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