Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2000 Triumph Legend?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2000 Triumph Legend?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2000 Triumph Legend?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2000 Triumph Legend reliable?

Based on MOT data from 212 vehicles, the 2000 Triumph Legend has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2000 Triumph Legend?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2000 Triumph Legend are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (67.1% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (65% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (29.4% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2000 Triumph Legend?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Triumph Legend (2000)

212 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.6% first-time pass rate

2000 Triumph Legend

CarHunch analysed 212 real MOT records for the 2000 Triumph Legend. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2000 Triumph Legend passes its MOT at 88.6%, well above the UK average of 80%, suggesting these are fundamentally sound vehicles that owners have kept in reasonable condition. However, 13.2% have suffered a dangerous defect at some point, which is a manageable but not negligible concern for a used buyer—mainly worth checking service history and recent MOT records for context.

These Legends are running at just 16,824 miles on average, which is genuinely low for cars now in their mid-twenties, indicating they've been cherished rather than thrashed. The 4.6 advisories per vehicle and 1.67 failures suggest age-related wear rather than systemic problems—typical of older British cars. Before purchasing, request the last three MOT reports to confirm which components are flagging, particularly around suspension and emissions kit, as these tend to rack up advisories on vehicles of this vintage.

We have limited data for the 2000 Triumph Legend — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

88.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

13.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.67

Over 13.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

14k

Middle half: 8k–22k

For context

These stats describe 212 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 212 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 67.1%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 29.4%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 28.9%

Drive chain slightly loose · Headlamp aim too high · Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim.

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Exhaust & emissions 27.1%

Exhaust noisy

Suspension & steering 13%

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000.

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Before you buy a 2000 Triumph Legend

Based on MOT data from 212 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 13.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,015 Triumph Legend vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 44.8%

455

Green 34.1%

346

Black 10.9%

111

Blue 8.5%

Silver 1.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2000 Triumph Legend vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

14,012

typical

8,093

low mileage

21,987

high mileage

Half of all 2000 Triumph Legend vehicles fall between 8,093 and 21,987 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,093 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 8,093–21,987 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2000 Triumph Legends sit.

⚠ Over 29,682 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2000 Triumph Legend — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 59% of 2000 Triumph Legends are still active.

80 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 59% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

13.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.67

Avg failures per vehicle

4.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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