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P126 OLE

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

38,589 mi
Last recorded38,589 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 OLE
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 38,589 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 38,216 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 37,405 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 37,296 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 35,569 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 33,963 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 32,417 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 30,914 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 28,863 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 28,863 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 28,855 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 28,717 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 28,054 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,579 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 25,664 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 24,627 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 19,254 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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P126 OLE is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P126 OLE, 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 P126 OLE registered?

P126 OLE is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P126 OLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P126 OLE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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