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P182 PGV

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

35,304 mi
Last recorded35,304 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP182 PGV
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 35,304 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 35,254 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 328 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 328 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 34,578 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 34,025 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 33,189 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 31,813 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 30,873 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 30,389 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 29,297 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 27,574 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 26,865 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 26,865 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 26,304 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 25,793 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 25,037 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 23,334 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 22,172 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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P182 PGV is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P182 PGV, 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 P182 PGV registered?

P182 PGV is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 25 January 1997.

Is P182 PGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P182 PGV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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