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R668 KRP

1996 Triumph Adventurer

Purple Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

24,400 mi
Last recorded24,400 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Adventurer14,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 KRP
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 24,400 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 23,937 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 23,774 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 23,272 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

near side saddle bag slightly loose.

rear back rest slightly loose.

Pass 25 Mar 2021 23,042 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rocker cover slight leak

Pass 4 Sep 2019 22,881 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 22,527 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 21,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 20,460 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 19,477 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 19,477 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Leaking on to tyre (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 18,944 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 18,335 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 17,766 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 16,841 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 15,927 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 14,939 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 13,884 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 12,723 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 12,723 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 11,439 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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R668 KRP is a 1996 Triumph Adventurer in Purple with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Adventurer models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 14,977 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 R668 KRP, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Adventurer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R668 KRP registered?

R668 KRP is a 1996 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is R668 KRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R668 KRP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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