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P206 ORP

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,655 mi
Last recorded44,655 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 ORP
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 44,655 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 44,658 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 44,655 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 44,650 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 43,836 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 43,300 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 43,300 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2017 42,613 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 42,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 40,623 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 40,621 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 May 2015 39,347 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 34,290 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 29,858 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 25,646 miles

Rear 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 14 Jun 2011 20,544 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 15,266 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 15,256 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 9,051 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 2,621 miles

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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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P206 ORP is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P206 ORP, 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 P206 ORP registered?

P206 ORP is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 19 April 1997.

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