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W285 MDA

2000 Triumph Adventurer

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,320 mi
Last recorded11,320 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Triumph Adventurer14,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 MDA
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 11,320 miles
Pass 26 May 2025 10,322 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 9,355 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 9,279 miles

Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2006 6,583 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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W285 MDA is a 2000 Triumph Adventurer in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Triumph Adventurer models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 14,499 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 W285 MDA, 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 26 years old, this Triumph Adventurer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W285 MDA registered?

W285 MDA is a 2000 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 2 August 2000.

Is W285 MDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W285 MDA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W285 MDA have outstanding finance?

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