2001 Triumph Legend TT 0.9L Petrol · KCZ 7512

The 2001 Triumph Legend TT presents a stable and consistently clean maintenance trend, culminating in a pass with no defects recorded during the most recent MOT on 23 April 2024 at 11,160 miles. The absence of any advisories or failures in the current certificate indicates that the vehicle met all structural and mechanical roadworthiness standards at that time. A clean pass on a vehicle of this age suggests diligent upkeep, though the exceptionally low mileage warrants a closer inspection of components prone to deterioration from age and disuse rather than wear. The mileage pattern is remarkably low, averaging just 446 miles per year over its 25-year lifespan. Between the test on 23 March 2019 at 10,432 miles and the next recorded test on 14 October 2021 at 11,087 miles, the vehicle covered only 655 miles over a gap of nearly three years. Even more striking is the period from October 2021 to April 2024, during which a mere 20 miles were added. This sporadic usage points to prolonged periods of standing, which can cause rubber suspension bushes to perish, brake calipers to seize, and localised corrosion to form on brake discs and exhaust components despite the low distance covered. Despite the pristine MOT record, a buyer must physically inspect the vehicle for issues stemming from long-term storage rather than mileage wear. Check the condition of the tyres for sidewall cracking, as tread depth may be legal while the rubber perishes from age. Examine the underside thoroughly for structural corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points, sills, and the exhaust system. Suspension bushes and coil springs may have degraded, and the braking system requires close scrutiny for binding calipers or heavily corroded discs resulting from extended stationary periods.