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P23 UGP

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

35,506 mi
Last recorded35,506 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 UGP
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 35,506 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 35,506 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,938 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 34,101 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 34,101 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 33,042 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 33,042 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 31,437 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 27,168 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front discs rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2011 25,852 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 25,852 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 29 Jun 2010 25,592 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 25,131 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 24,626 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 23,334 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 22,096 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 21,257 miles

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

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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P23 UGP is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P23 UGP, 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 P23 UGP registered?

P23 UGP is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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