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D9 TRX

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

31,451 mi
Last recorded31,451 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 TRX
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 31,451 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 30,426 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 29,404 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 29,404 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 29,117 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 28,120 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 28,120 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2014 28,050 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 28,049 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 28,044 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,783 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 27,783 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 27,317 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 27,243 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 26,138 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 26,138 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 22,612 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha TRX850?

Based on 10,066 MOT tests across 998 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
661
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 106
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 69
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 68
reflector on motorcycle missing 58
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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D9 TRX is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha TRX850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 24,998 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 TRX850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D9 TRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TRX850 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha TRX850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D9 TRX registered?

D9 TRX is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is D9 TRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D9 TRX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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