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S679 OFJ

1998 Triumph Adventurer

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

11,529 mi
Last recorded11,529 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Adventurer14,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS679 OFJ
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 11,529 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 11,441 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 10,436 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 15 Oct 2021 10,313 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 7,878 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 7,869 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 7,759 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 7,546 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 7,408 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 7,298 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 7,085 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 7,085 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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S679 OFJ is a 1998 Triumph Adventurer in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S679 OFJ, 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 S679 OFJ registered?

S679 OFJ is a 1998 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S679 OFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S679 OFJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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