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V268 UBD

1999 Triumph Legend

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,544 mi
Last recorded17,544 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV268 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 17,544 miles

Number plate has slightly reduced border.

Pass 21 Oct 2024 17,025 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 16,904 miles

Number plate has slighty reduced border.

Pass 28 Jul 2022 16,534 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside GEAR SELECTOR LOOSE

Fail 28 Jul 2022 16,534 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside GEAR SELECTOR LOOSE

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 16,445 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 16,393 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 16,076 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 15,498 miles

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

Nearside Front loose retaining nut on clutch levber

Pass 27 Jul 2017 15,221 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 14,869 miles

headlight mask convertors fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Jul 2015 14,555 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 14,555 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 14,187 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 14,187 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 9 May 2011 11,443 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 11,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 10,227 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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V268 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Legend in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V268 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 V268 UBD registered?

V268 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V268 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V268 UBD shows 18 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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