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Triumph Legend

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 885 cc

T685 HNVMOT history

T685 HNV is a green petrol Triumph Legend first used on 14 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 28,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
28,914 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T685 HNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Triumph
Model
Legend
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
885 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T685 HNV was last recorded at 28,914 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,622 miles · 8 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
292 miles
Average per year
1,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,914 miles
  • 2025 – 28,622 miles
  • 2022 – 23,314 miles
  • 2017 – 19,469 miles
  • 2015 – 18,002 miles
  • 2014 – 15,737 miles
  • 2012 – 15,127 miles
  • 2011 – 13,778 miles
  • 2010 – 13,756 miles
  • 2009 – 10,086 miles
  • 2008 – 9,016 miles
  • 2007 – 6,923 miles
  • 2006 – 6,063 miles
  • 2005 – 4,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,914 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear brake has slight judder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,914 miles (+292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    28,914 miles
    Test number
    298259598357
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass28,622 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    28,622 miles
    Test number
    481676507121
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear brake has slight judder

  3. Fail28,622 miles (+5,308)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,622 miles
    Test number
    763930327026
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear brake has slight judder

  4. Pass23,314 miles (+3,845)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    23,314 miles
    Test number
    366694337423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass19,469 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    19,469 miles
    Test number
    910925047003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass18,002 miles (+2,265)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    18,002 miles
    Test number
    650418598259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass15,737 miles (+610)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    15,737 miles
    Test number
    829989244272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass15,127 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    15,127 miles
    Test number
    739850952105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  9. Fail15,104 miles (+1,326)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,104 miles
    Test number
    298356842483
    • FailureExhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  10. Pass13,778 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    13,778 miles
    Test number
    235033141068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass13,756 miles (+3,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    13,756 miles
    Test number
    352593630091
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  12. Pass10,086 miles (+1,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    10,086 miles
    Test number
    834738509229
    • AdvisoryMotorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

  13. Pass9,016 miles (+2,093)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    9,016 miles
    Test number
    964157908254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass6,923 miles (+860)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    6,923 miles
    Test number
    881368147279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass6,063 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    6,063 miles
    Test number
    341803246377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass5,770 miles (+1,510)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    5,770 miles
    Test number
    250343246298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass4,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    4,260 miles
    Test number
    312397435469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T685 HNV

Does T685 HNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T685 HNV is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T685 HNV?
The MOT on T685 HNV is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T685 HNV done?
T685 HNV was recorded at 28,914 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 1,194 miles a year.
Has T685 HNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T685 HNV has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T685 HNV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T685 HNV find?
T685 HNV passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to the legal limit.

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