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P185 VUY

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,927 mi
Last recorded33,927 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 VUY
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2025 33,927 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 33,424 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 32,902 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 32,852 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 32,576 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 32,199 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 31,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 May 2010 30,047 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 29,235 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 28,589 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 27,458 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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P185 VUY is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 P185 VUY, 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 P185 VUY registered?

P185 VUY is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P185 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P185 VUY shows 11 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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