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P179 OLD

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,803 mi
Last recorded22,803 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 OLD
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 May 2026 22,803 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 22,411 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 21,751 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 21,443 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 21,198 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 21,110 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 21,109 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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P179 OLD is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Blue 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 P179 OLD, 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 P179 OLD registered?

P179 OLD is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is P179 OLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P179 OLD 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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