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V657 GLM

1999 Triumph Legend

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,067 mi
Last recorded18,067 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV657 GLM
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 18,067 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 17,647 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 17,056 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 16,325 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 15,187 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 14,037 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 13,000 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 11,700 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 9,746 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 9,746 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 8,573 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 6,729 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 4,362 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 3,847 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 3,541 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 3,541 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 3,256 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 17 Aug 2010 29,696 miles

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

rear tyre pressure low rear lamp one bulb out rear brake binding

Pass 2 Jun 2009 2,041 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 2,031 miles

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 1,531 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 862 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 853 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 23 May 2006 28,289 miles

front wheel lateral run-out 1.0mm!

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 23 May 2006 28,289 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

front wheel lateral run-out 1.0mm!

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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V657 GLM is a 1999 Triumph Legend in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V657 GLM, 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 V657 GLM registered?

V657 GLM is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V657 GLM safe to buy?

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