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P128 NKM

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

29,837 mi
Last recorded29,837 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 NKM
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 29,837 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 29,837 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,941 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 24,941 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 24,934 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 24,332 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 23,470 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 21,221 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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P128 NKM is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P128 NKM, 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 P128 NKM registered?

P128 NKM is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P128 NKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P128 NKM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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