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P699 VGP

1997 Triumph Adventurer

Purple Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,364 mi
Last recorded18,364 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Adventurer15,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP699 VGP
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 18,364 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 18,364 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 17,648 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 17,109 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 16,812 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 16,705 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 16,355 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front pads wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 16,177 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 16,175 miles

Stop lamp not working Rear brake application (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 15,548 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Larger gap on offside of front tyre wall (2.4 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 15,548 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Larger gap on offside of front tyre wall (2.4 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 15,018 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 14,511 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 13,452 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 12,457 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 12,257 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 11,959 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 10,882 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 10,109 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 9,865 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 8,792 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 7,249 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 4,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 2,764 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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P699 VGP is a 1997 Triumph Adventurer in Purple with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P699 VGP, 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 P699 VGP registered?

P699 VGP is a 1997 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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