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V53 BNH

2000 Triumph Legend

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,790 mi
Last recorded38,790 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Triumph Legend14,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV53 BNH
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 38,790 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 38,768 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 38,768 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 38,513 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 38,513 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 38,323 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 36,376 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 35,205 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 34,306 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 32,757 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 32,757 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 32,150 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 32,150 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 28,392 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 26,775 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 31 Oct 2012 26,775 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Nov 2011 25,822 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 23,768 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 23,768 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 21,988 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 20,758 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 20,758 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 19,669 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 18,918 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2006 14,685 miles

Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 14,685 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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V53 BNH is a 2000 Triumph Legend in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Triumph Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 14,437 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 V53 BNH, 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 26 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 V53 BNH?

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What year was V53 BNH registered?

V53 BNH is a 2000 Triumph Legend, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V53 BNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V53 BNH shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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