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S873 RUY

1998 Triumph Adventurer

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,650 mi
Last recorded29,650 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Adventurer14,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS873 RUY
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 29,650 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 29,521 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 29,388 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 28,587 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 27,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear light & brake light have integrated indicators .

Pass 19 Apr 2017 26,405 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 26,405 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 24,381 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 23,256 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 23,256 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 22,949 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 22,949 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 31 May 2011 22,677 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 22,677 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 29 May 2010 22,446 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 21,796 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 21,634 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 21,585 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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S873 RUY is a 1998 Triumph Adventurer in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S873 RUY, 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 S873 RUY registered?

S873 RUY is a 1998 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S873 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S873 RUY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S873 RUY have outstanding finance?

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