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P231 VHW

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,927 mi
Last recorded30,927 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 VHW
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 30,927 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 29,751 miles

dampness around o/s/f brake caliper no leak found

Pass 20 Aug 2016 28,888 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 27,767 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both front (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 27,215 miles

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

Security of nearside front indicator

Pass 13 Apr 2013 26,748 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 25,745 miles

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

front tyre valve perished

Pass 14 Apr 2011 24,754 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

front tyre valve perished

Pass 13 May 2009 23,879 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 23,449 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 20,522 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 20,522 miles

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

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

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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P231 VHW is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P231 VHW, 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 P231 VHW registered?

P231 VHW is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P231 VHW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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