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P960 GBC

1997 Triumph Adventurer

Turquoise Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,590 mi
Last recorded29,590 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Triumph Adventurer15,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP960 GBC
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 29,590 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 29,242 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 28,984 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 28,554 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 28,548 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

both mirrors loose

throttle cable to throttle plastic connector/adjuster broken

Pass 14 Apr 2011 27,604 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 27,203 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,876 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 23,423 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 22,623 miles

front brake pads getting thin

rear backrest loose

tight links in drive chain(borderline pass)

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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P960 GBC is a 1997 Triumph Adventurer in Turquoise with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P960 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 P960 GBC registered?

P960 GBC is a 1997 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P960 GBC safe to buy?

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