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P977 GBC

1997 Triumph Adventurer

Purple Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,390 mi
Last recorded44,390 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Triumph Adventurer15,326 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 GBC
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 44,390 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 44,390 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 44,373 miles

Front tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

fork gaiters torn

Pass 16 May 2019 44,336 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 44,335 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 44,335 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 43,724 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 42,206 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 40,183 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 38,704 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 38,704 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 37,708 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 36,907 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 35,885 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 19,928 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 18,750 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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P977 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 81.3%.

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 P977 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 P977 GBC registered?

P977 GBC is a 1997 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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