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P969 GBC

1997 Triumph Adventurer

Purple Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,807 mi
Last recorded63,807 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph Adventurer15,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 GBC
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 63,807 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

indicator telltale inoperative

Fail 22 Dec 2023 63,775 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

indicator telltale inoperative

Pass 19 Aug 2022 62,815 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 61,923 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 60,904 miles

slight play rear shocker bush

Pass 7 Jun 2019 59,843 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 58,457 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 56,626 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 51,346 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 46,259 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 42,296 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 39,378 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 34,922 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,627 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 27,115 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 27,054 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

rear shock is adjusted out of its working scope and needs to be adjusted back.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 23,657 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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P969 GBC is a 1997 Triumph Adventurer in Purple with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P969 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 P969 GBC registered?

P969 GBC is a 1997 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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