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P978 GBC

1997 Triumph Adventurer

Purple Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

18,691 mi
Last recorded18,691 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Adventurer15,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 GBC
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 18,691 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 18,573 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 18,564 miles

Offside Front Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 18,484 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 17,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 16,811 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 16,811 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2020 16,524 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 16,500 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 16,486 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 16,141 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 15,759 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2015 15,754 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 14,694 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 14,643 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 14,214 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 13,454 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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P978 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 76.5%.

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 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 P978 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 P978 GBC registered?

P978 GBC is a 1997 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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