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P153 OBY

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119 mi
Last recorded119 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 OBY
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2026 119 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024
Pass 17 Jun 2022 442 miles

Day Time MOT

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

only use during daylight hours and not at times of seriously reduced visibility

Pass 23 Apr 2021 5 miles

DAY TIME USE ONLY

only use during daylight hours and not use at times of seriously reduced visibility

rear suspension lower mounting has been modified

Pass 31 Jul 2010 19,974 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 17,863 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 15,865 miles

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

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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P153 OBY is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P153 OBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P153 OBY registered?

P153 OBY is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 11 June 1997.

Is P153 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P153 OBY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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