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P955 GBC

1997 Triumph Adventurer

Turquoise Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

5,950 mi
Last recorded5,950 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Adventurer15,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP955 GBC
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 5,950 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 5,251 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 4,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 4,830 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 4,825 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 4,820 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front tyre sidewallls perished

Pass 27 Apr 2018 4,776 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 4,557 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 4,549 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 4,348 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 4,139 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 4,139 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

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

Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 3,175 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

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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P955 GBC is a 1997 Triumph Adventurer in Turquoise 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 P955 GBC, 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 P955 GBC registered?

P955 GBC is a 1997 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P955 GBC 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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