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N351 GLO

1996 Triumph Adventurer

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

1,114 mi
Last recorded1,114 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Adventurer14,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN351 GLO
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 1,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

small engine oil leak

Fail 14 May 2025 1,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

small engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2022 970 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 931 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (inside pads worn to approx 1.5mm) (1.1.13 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 931 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (inside pads worn to approx 1.5mm) (1.1.13 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 239 miles

Tape on headlamp

Pass 22 Sep 2017 52 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 52 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 23,930 miles

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired flashing on upper limit (1.5.3a)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 23,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2015 23,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Lower Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 23,099 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 23,068 miles

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 22,587 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 22,587 miles

Centre Front Lower Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Centre Rear Lower Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Lower Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 May 2011 20,513 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 19,677 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 15,475 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 13,425 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 13,425 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

How Reliable is the Triumph Adventurer?

Based on 7,268 MOT tests across 617 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
421
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 63
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 50
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 49
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
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N351 GLO is a 1996 Triumph Adventurer in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Adventurer models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 14,977 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 Adventurer fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N351 GLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Adventurer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Triumph Adventurer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N351 GLO registered?

N351 GLO is a 1996 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 20 March 1996.

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