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B857 BTW

1985 Yamaha TR1

Silver Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

863 mi
Last recorded863 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Yamaha TR126,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB857 BTW
MakeYamaha
ModelTR1
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 863 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 863 miles

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust brackets loose

Pass 16 Nov 2023 626 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 28 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 7 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes off with main beam (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached locking device missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2014 39,010 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 38,996 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 38,854 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 38,819 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 38,819 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 38,819 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 38,814 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 38,323 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha TR1?

Based on 918 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
377
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 5
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
reflector on motorcycle missing 5
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 4
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B857 BTW is a 1985 Yamaha TR1 in Silver with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha TR1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 26,357 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 Yamaha TR1 fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B857 BTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TR1 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 41 years old, this Yamaha TR1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B857 BTW is a 1985 Yamaha TR1, first registered on 4 March 1985.

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