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P173 GBW

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

58,816 mi
Last recorded58,816 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 GBW
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 58,816 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 58,661 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 58,661 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 58,272 miles

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

long travel on brake pedal

Fail 24 Aug 2022 58,272 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

long travel on brake pedal

Pass 21 Aug 2019 57,826 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 55,167 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 54,525 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 54,188 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 53,843 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 53,313 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 53,126 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 52,237 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 50,713 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 48,372 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 46,793 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 43,063 miles

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

nearside exhaust clamp fractured

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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P173 GBW is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P173 GBW, 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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P173 GBW is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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