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P244 XHW

1997 Yamaha TRX850

White Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,387 mi
Last recorded26,387 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 XHW
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 26,387 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 26,387 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 31,079 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 30,983 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

offside can loose

Pass 13 Aug 2007 27,317 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 25,760 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 20,913 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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P244 XHW is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in White with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P244 XHW, 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 P244 XHW registered?

P244 XHW is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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