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N217 JLT

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

5,398 mi
Last recorded5,398 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN217 JLT
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 5,398 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 2,656 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Pass 13 May 2011 2,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 17,060 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 17,060 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 116 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 99 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rh sw gear loose

Pass 19 Dec 2007 22 miles

Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 22 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

clutch lever bolt loose

clutch lever perch slightly loose

wiring insecure and may impede steering and/or control

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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N217 JLT is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N217 JLT, 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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N217 JLT is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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