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Y294 XEV

2001 Triumph Adventurer

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

23,963 mi
Last recorded23,963 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Adventurer12,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY294 XEV
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 23,963 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 22,507 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 21,971 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2023 21,971 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 21,352 miles

Ignition Switch Loose

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 20,718 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 20,518 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 19,770 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 19,447 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 19,048 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 19,001 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 18,993 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 18,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Oct 2014 18,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Mar 2014 16,192 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 13,755 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 May 2010 11,249 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 9,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 May 2008 84,041 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 6,553 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 4,921 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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Y294 XEV is a 2001 Triumph Adventurer in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 Y294 XEV, 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 Y294 XEV registered?

Y294 XEV is a 2001 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y294 XEV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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