MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,190 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Indicator switch insecure L/H switch gear can slightly rotate on handlebar but not dangerous (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Triumph Adventurer?
Based on 7,268 MOT tests across 617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S229 KLJ is a 1998 Triumph Adventurer in Turquoise with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 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 S229 KLJ, 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 S229 KLJ registered?
S229 KLJ is a 1998 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 22 October 1998.
Is S229 KLJ safe to buy?
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