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P856 BUJ

1996 Triumph Adventurer

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,384 mi
Last recorded16,384 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Adventurer14,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP856 BUJ
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 16,384 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 16,177 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 15,828 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 15,754 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 15,139 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 15,139 miles

Stop lamp not working front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 14,486 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 14,482 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

1 of 2 rear lamp bulbs not working

Pass 23 Mar 2017 13,081 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 13,054 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 13,052 miles

no sidcar fitted at time of test

slight play in front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Sep 2013 10,989 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 7,124 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 3,080 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 1,815 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 1,769 miles

slight perishing on both front and rear tyres

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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P856 BUJ is a 1996 Triumph Adventurer in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Adventurer models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 14,977 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 P856 BUJ, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Adventurer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P856 BUJ registered?

P856 BUJ is a 1996 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P856 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P856 BUJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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