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P659 SDX

1997 Triumph Adventurer

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

14,617 mi
Last recorded14,617 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Triumph Adventurer15,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP659 SDX
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 14,617 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 13,567 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 13,071 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 12,141 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 10,498 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 10,274 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 9,577 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. insecure (7.1.1.c)

Rear tyre has slight cracks on outer walls

Fail 14 Mar 2016 9,577 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. insecure (7.1.1.c)

Rear tyre flat

Pass 17 Mar 2015 9,105 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 9,003 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 9,003 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 8,899 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 7,655 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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P659 SDX is a 1997 Triumph Adventurer in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P659 SDX, 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 P659 SDX registered?

P659 SDX is a 1997 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 23 June 1997.

Is P659 SDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P659 SDX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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