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Triumph Legend

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 885 cc

V53 BNHMOT history

V53 BNH is a black petrol Triumph Legend first used on 1 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 38,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
38,790 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V53 BNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Triumph
Model
Legend
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
885 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V53 BNH was last recorded at 38,790 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,768 miles · 27 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
1,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,790 miles
  • 2023 – 38,768 miles
  • 2020 – 38,513 miles
  • 2019 – 38,323 miles
  • 2018 – 36,376 miles
  • 2017 – 35,205 miles
  • 2016 – 34,306 miles
  • 2015 – 32,757 miles
  • 2014 – 32,150 miles
  • 2013 – 28,392 miles
  • 2012 – 26,775 miles
  • 2011 – 25,822 miles
  • 2010 – 23,768 miles
  • 2009 – 21,988 miles
  • 2008 – 20,758 miles
  • 2007 – 19,669 miles
  • 2006 – 14,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,790 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,790 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    38,790 miles
    Test number
    516342344217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass38,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    38,768 miles
    Test number
    346770057568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail38,768 miles (+255)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,768 miles
    Test number
    558106893713
    • DangerousRiders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass38,513 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    38,513 miles
    Test number
    101474054211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail38,513 miles (+190)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,513 miles
    Test number
    587231865689
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass38,323 miles (+1,947)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,323 miles
    Test number
    245901731749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,376 miles (+1,171)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    36,376 miles
    Test number
    770614357242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,205 miles (+899)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    35,205 miles
    Test number
    257575951398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,306 miles (+1,549)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    34,306 miles
    Test number
    487740176561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    32,757 miles
    Test number
    712481526008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail32,757 miles (+607)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,757 miles
    Test number
    544924228161
    • Repaired at testFront Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

  12. Pass32,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    32,150 miles
    Test number
    565663004380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail32,150 miles (+3,758)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,150 miles
    Test number
    869013204382
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)

  14. Pass28,392 miles (+1,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    28,392 miles
    Test number
    567300713349
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  15. Pass26,775 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    26,775 miles
    Test number
    429606802384
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  16. Fail26,775 miles (+953)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,775 miles
    Test number
    886105002356
    • FailureFront Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  17. Pass25,822 miles (+2,054)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    25,822 miles
    Test number
    656675801354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail23,768 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,768 miles
    Test number
    161842890274
    • Repaired at testFront Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
    • Repaired at testRear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

  19. Pass23,768 miles (+1,780)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    23,768 miles
    Test number
    270502090216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,988 miles (+1,230)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    21,988 miles
    Test number
    610919309327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    20,758 miles
    Test number
    433057118482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail20,758 miles (+1,089)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,758 miles
    Test number
    521647518339
    • FailureNearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

  23. Pass19,669 miles (+751)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    19,669 miles
    Test number
    750112617341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,918 miles (+4,233)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    18,918 miles
    Test number
    370151317491
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail14,685 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,685 miles
    Test number
    181042416236
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

  26. Pass14,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    14,685 miles
    Test number
    562942316280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V53 BNH

Does V53 BNH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V53 BNH is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V53 BNH?
The MOT on V53 BNH is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V53 BNH done?
V53 BNH was recorded at 38,790 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 1,224 miles a year.
Has V53 BNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V53 BNH has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on V53 BNH 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 V53 BNH find?
V53 BNH passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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