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S850 AJO

1998 Triumph Adventurer

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

23,032 mi
Last recorded23,032 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Adventurer14,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS850 AJO
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 23,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2026 23,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 22,730 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 22,691 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 22,553 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 22,368 miles

Front tyre slightly perished

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

Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 12 Oct 2021 22,368 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyre slightly perished

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

Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Jul 2020 22,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

front and rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jul 2019 22,150 miles

front and rear tyres perished.

Fail 25 Jul 2019 22,150 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

front and rear tyres perished.

Pass 26 Jul 2018 21,680 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 19,163 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 17,896 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 17,027 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 16,220 miles

cut in rear tyre tread.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 15,531 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 13,960 miles

rear tyre wearing in midd, and feathering.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 12,530 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 12,082 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 11,075 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 19,510 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 9,673 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 8,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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S850 AJO 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 87%.

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 S850 AJO, 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 S850 AJO registered?

S850 AJO is a 1998 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S850 AJO safe to buy?

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