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M662 XNM

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,483 mi
Last recorded27,483 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM662 XNM
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 27,483 miles

Offside Front indicator lamp damaged

Fail 5 Apr 2025 27,483 miles

Offside Front indicator lamp damaged

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 27,277 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 27,155 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Jun 2018 25,756 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 25,756 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2016 24,920 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 24,920 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 24,668 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 24,668 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 24,017 miles

number p[late loose

Pass 19 Mar 2011 23,783 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 23,564 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 230,489 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 22,323 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 20,251 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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M662 XNM is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M662 XNM, 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 M662 XNM registered?

M662 XNM is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is M662 XNM safe to buy?

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