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S385 EGK

1998 Triumph Adventurer

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

49,105 mi
Last recorded49,105 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Adventurer14,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS385 EGK
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 49,105 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 49,105 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 48,761 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 48,617 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 48,521 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 48,200 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 47,938 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 46,848 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 46,568 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 46,568 miles

Central Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Central Front Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,316 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 46,316 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 45,613 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 45,025 miles

Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 44,562 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 44,059 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 43,239 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 41,765 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

wireing o/s front needs tidy up

Pass 25 Jul 2008 39,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 39,912 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 38,285 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 36,088 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 31,342 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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S385 EGK is a 1998 Triumph Adventurer in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S385 EGK, 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 S385 EGK registered?

S385 EGK is a 1998 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 22 September 1998.

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