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Y842 UKL

2001 Triumph Legend

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

30,438 mi
Last recorded30,438 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Legend15,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY842 UKL
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 30,438 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 28,639 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 27,634 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 24,893 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 23,766 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 23,178 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 23,126 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2019 22,999 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 22,143 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 21,228 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 20,937 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 20,891 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 19,047 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 11 Sep 2014 18,553 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 17,938 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

handle bars slightly bent,but not enough for failure

Fail 27 Sep 2013 17,938 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

handle bars slightly bent,but not enough for failure

Pass 26 Sep 2011 17,289 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 15,916 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 14,538 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 13,247 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 10,971 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 10,718 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 10,284 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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Y842 UKL is a 2001 Triumph Legend in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y842 UKL, 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 Y842 UKL registered?

Y842 UKL is a 2001 Triumph Legend, first registered on 18 April 2001.

Is Y842 UKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y842 UKL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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