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V228 UBD

1999 Triumph Legend

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,617 mi
Last recorded31,617 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV228 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 31,617 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 31,118 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 25,608 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 23,104 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 18,149 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 17,201 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 15,761 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 13,964 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 12,002 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 10,776 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 10,603 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 10,603 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 9,560 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 9,327 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 9,027 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 8,904 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 8,904 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 6,916 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 4,514 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 2,421 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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V228 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Legend in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V228 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 V228 UBD registered?

V228 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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