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P29 GJF

1997 Triumph Adventurer

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,719 mi
Last recorded37,719 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Triumph Adventurer15,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 GJF
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 37,719 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 37,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 37,602 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 37,602 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 37,534 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 37,534 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 37,091 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 37,091 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel tap leaking! (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2013 36,645 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 36,292 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 35,981 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 35,981 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 35,868 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 35,508 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 35,086 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

n/s handlebar grip small split!

Fail 9 Aug 2008 35,086 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

n/s handlebar grip small split!

Pass 18 Aug 2007 33,160 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 29,371 miles

centre stand spring weak!

rear disc pads thickness 3.0mm!

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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P29 GJF is a 1997 Triumph Adventurer in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P29 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 P29 GJF registered?

P29 GJF is a 1997 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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