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P227 GJF

1997 Triumph Adventurer

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

15,366 mi
Last recorded15,366 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Adventurer15,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 GJF
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 15,366 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 15,335 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 15,207 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 15,185 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 15,182 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 13,831 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 13,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 13,439 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 13,286 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 13,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2015 13,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 May 2014 12,894 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 12,651 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 12,573 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 12,041 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 11,331 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 10,560 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 9,288 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre shows sidewall cracks/perishing

rear tyre sidewall shows cracks/perishing

taillamp shows insecurity

Pass 7 Aug 2007 8,495 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 7,410 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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P227 GJF is a 1997 Triumph Adventurer in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P227 GJF, 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 P227 GJF registered?

P227 GJF is a 1997 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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