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P976 GBC

1997 Triumph Adventurer

Purple Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,705 mi
Last recorded35,705 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Adventurer15,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP976 GBC
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 35,705 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 34,409 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 34,127 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 33,984 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 33,199 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 31,278 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 29,719 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 27,813 miles

Front tyre worn unevenly

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2016 27,337 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,288 miles

RADIATOR HAS CONTINOUS COOLANT LEAK

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 15 Apr 2011 27,269 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Apr 2010 27,259 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,719 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 26,719 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 25,730 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 24,788 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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P976 GBC is a 1997 Triumph Adventurer in Purple with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P976 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P976 GBC registered?

P976 GBC is a 1997 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P976 GBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P976 GBC 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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