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M844 VCH

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Green Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

15,960 mi
Last recorded15,960 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM844 VCH
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 15,960 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 15,788 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 15,517 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 15,517 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 15,160 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2023 15,160 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 14,761 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 14,361 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 13,546 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 12,775 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2008 30,276 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 24,445 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 24,335 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 24,003 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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M844 VCH is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Green with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M844 VCH, 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 M844 VCH registered?

M844 VCH is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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