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M229 DEX

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

11,675 mi
Last recorded11,675 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM229 DEX
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 11,675 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 11,243 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 11,105 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 10,975 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 9,965 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 9,546 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 9,215 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 8,817 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 7,696 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 5,621 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 5,621 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 29,582 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 29,582 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 29,582 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 29,582 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 29,582 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 29,582 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 29,582 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 29,852 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 May 2008 29,523 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 28,836 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 25,549 miles

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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M229 DEX is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M229 DEX, 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 M229 DEX registered?

M229 DEX is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is M229 DEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M229 DEX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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