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V491 DRU

1999 Triumph Adventurer

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,160 mi
Last recorded6,160 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Triumph Adventurer11,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV491 DRU
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2020 6,160 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 6,154 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 6,143 miles

Drive chain slightly loose drive chain poorly tensioned (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 4,683 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 May 2016 3,830 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 3,404 miles

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

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

advise + the front and rear tyres are showing signs of age !! dot codes dates the tyres to 1998 and the front tyre is starting to perish in the tread area

Pass 12 Apr 2014 3,168 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

advise + both front and rear tyres are over 16 years old

Pass 26 Apr 2013 2,621 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 2,332 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 1,720 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 1,408 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 1,154 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 1,111 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 1,077 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 916 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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V491 DRU is a 1999 Triumph Adventurer in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Adventurer models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 11,361 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 V491 DRU, 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 27 years old, this Triumph Adventurer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V491 DRU registered?

V491 DRU is a 1999 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 11 December 1999.

Is V491 DRU safe to buy?

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