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P501 UDL

1997 Triumph Adventurer

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

22,748 mi
Last recorded22,748 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Adventurer15,326 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 UDL
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 22,748 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 22,638 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 22,504 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2016 22,504 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 21,716 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 20,291 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Perishing noted on front tyre sidewalls

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 17,831 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 17,217 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 17,216 miles

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 14,494 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 11,278 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 8,820 miles

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

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

front tyre wall cracked but not to cords at time of test

Pass 11 May 2009 8,820 miles

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

front tyre wall cracked but not to cords at time of test

Pass 7 May 2008 4,937 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 3,211 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

headlamp carrier bracket split left-hand side, headlamp still secure

Fail 10 May 2007 3,211 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

headlamp carrier bracket split left-hand side, headlamp still secure

Pass 19 Oct 2005 1,541 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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P501 UDL is a 1997 Triumph Adventurer in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P501 UDL, 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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P501 UDL is a 1997 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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