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S229 KLJ

1998 Triumph Adventurer

Turquoise Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

35,190 mi
Last recorded35,190 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Adventurer14,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 KLJ
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 35,190 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 35,088 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 34,870 miles

Nearside Indicator switch insecure L/H switch gear can slightly rotate on handlebar but not dangerous (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 34,500 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 34,498 miles

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 34,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 34,374 miles

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 34,054 miles

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))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 33,854 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 30,201 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 26,807 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 23,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 23,054 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 19,019 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Jul 2013 12,366 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 8,830 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 8,636 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 8,015 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2005 8,004 miles

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.

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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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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S229 KLJ is a 1998 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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