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Y688 UGT

2001 Triumph Legend

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

14,037 mi
Last recorded14,037 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Triumph Legend15,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY688 UGT
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 14,037 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 14,036 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged SIDE CAR (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 13,932 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 13,587 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 13,583 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Sidecar tyre has tread below 1mm. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2019 13,063 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 12,195 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 12,141 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 11,384 miles

minimal play in sidecar wheel suspension arm bearings

Fail 16 Apr 2016 11,361 miles

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

minimal play in sidecar wheel suspension arm bearings

Pass 2 Apr 2015 10,557 miles

minimal play in siecar wheel suspention arm bearings

Pass 20 Mar 2014 9,586 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 8,832 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 17 May 2012 8,586 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 7,792 miles

Rear Sidecar wheel alignment has slight toe-in (5.3.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 7,162 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 6,671 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 5,196 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 3,824 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 3,744 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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Y688 UGT is a 2001 Triumph Legend in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 15,200 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 Y688 UGT, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Legend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y688 UGT registered?

Y688 UGT is a 2001 Triumph Legend, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y688 UGT safe to buy?

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