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P146 ONV

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

26,102 mi
Last recorded26,102 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 ONV
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 26,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 25,988 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 25,842 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 25,417 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 24,991 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 24,699 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 22,832 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 21,902 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 21,128 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 19,682 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 18,464 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 17,120 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 17,120 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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P146 ONV is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P146 ONV, 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 P146 ONV registered?

P146 ONV is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P146 ONV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P146 ONV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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