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P228 DPC

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,935 mi
Last recorded25,935 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 DPC
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 25,935 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 25,749 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 25,310 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 25,310 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 25,310 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 24,536 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 24,526 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 24,135 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 24,115 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 21,683 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 19,811 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 18,594 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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P228 DPC is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P228 DPC, 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 P228 DPC registered?

P228 DPC is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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