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K155 TRX

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

57,240 mi
Last recorded57,240 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 TRX
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 57,240 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 54,092 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 50,994 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 46,706 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 41,644 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 35,504 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 30,839 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 22,755 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 14,360 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 80,871 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 99,102 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 89,720 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 83,010 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 82,984 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2012 76,147 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 68,995 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 61,051 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 53,341 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 43,728 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 43,725 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 36,698 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 36,698 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 28,474 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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K155 TRX is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K155 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 K155 TRX registered?

K155 TRX is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is K155 TRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K155 TRX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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