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11,675 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
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)
How Reliable is the Yamaha TRX850?
Based on 10,066 MOT tests across 998 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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