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R988 LUT

1998 Triumph Adventurer

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

37,149 mi
Last recorded37,149 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Adventurer14,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 37,149 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 37,149 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 30,831 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 29,665 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 29,638 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 28,972 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 28,706 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 28,106 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 26,893 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 25,512 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 25,512 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 24,566 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 22,582 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 22,229 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 21,769 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 21,382 miles

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

Rear tyre has cracks in side wall

Pass 5 Jul 2010 21,156 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 20,521 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 19,663 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 18,928 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Slight oil leak from the front sprocket cover area

Pass 13 Jul 2006 18,180 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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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R988 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Adventurer in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Adventurer models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 14,288 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 R988 LUT, 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 28 years old, this Triumph Adventurer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R988 LUT registered?

R988 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R988 LUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R988 LUT 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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