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P175 GFP

1997 Triumph Adventurer

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

32,932 mi
Last recorded32,932 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Adventurer15,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP175 GFP
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 32,932 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 32,583 miles

Exhaust noisy both sides (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 32,255 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 31,648 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 31,533 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 31,519 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 30,615 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 29,293 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 25,276 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 25,276 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 21,475 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 21,475 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 17,061 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 16,955 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 16,955 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

one rear lamp bulb not working

Pass 19 Mar 2011 16,017 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 15,717 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,176 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 14,609 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 14,609 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 13,720 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 13,720 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 1 Apr 2006 12,870 miles

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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P175 GFP is a 1997 Triumph Adventurer in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Adventurer models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 15,326 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 P175 GFP, 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 29 years old, this Triumph Adventurer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P175 GFP registered?

P175 GFP is a 1997 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P175 GFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P175 GFP shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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