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P252 UGP

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,977 mi
Last recorded21,977 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 UGP
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 21,977 miles

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

Seat hump panel missing.

Fail 29 Jul 2016 21,977 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Seat hump panel missing.

Pass 5 Aug 2015 21,216 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 20,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 19,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 19,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 17,950 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 17,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 15,663 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 13,015 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 11,042 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 11,042 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

slight pitting on front forks

Pass 11 Aug 2008 7,106 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 7,022 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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P252 UGP is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P252 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.

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P252 UGP is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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