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R269 NRU

1997 Triumph Adventurer

White Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,818 mi
Last recorded28,818 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph Adventurer15,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 NRU
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 28,818 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre Perishing on Side Wall

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 28,815 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished and delaminating (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 28,393 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 27,547 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 27,547 miles

Headlamp aim not tested no pattern to check-bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up or wheel loose? (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2018 26,344 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 21,721 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 21,512 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 21,255 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 20,833 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 20,781 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 19,135 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 17,943 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 15,826 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 15,808 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 May 2009 14,285 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 13,058 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 12,566 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 12,566 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Apr 2006 11,783 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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R269 NRU is a 1997 Triumph Adventurer in White with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R269 NRU, 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 R269 NRU registered?

R269 NRU is a 1997 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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