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Y159 XBV

2001 Triumph Adventurer

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,673 mi
Last recorded13,673 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Adventurer12,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 XBV
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 13,673 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 13,673 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 12,573 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 11,565 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine leaks oil

Pass 23 Mar 2022 10,407 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 10,407 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 10,262 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 9,504 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 9,466 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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Y159 XBV is a 2001 Triumph Adventurer in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Adventurer models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 12,802 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 Y159 XBV, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Adventurer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y159 XBV registered?

Y159 XBV is a 2001 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y159 XBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y159 XBV shows 9 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.

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