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P180 FAW

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

22,273 mi
Last recorded22,273 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP180 FAW
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 22,273 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 21,563 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 19,652 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 18,620 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 May 2016 16,633 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 15,741 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 15,608 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 May 2013 15,437 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 May 2012 14,437 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 May 2011 13,095 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 11,333 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 9,937 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 9,937 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2007 9,752 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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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P180 FAW is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P180 FAW, 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 P180 FAW registered?

P180 FAW is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P180 FAW safe to buy?

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