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P284 HFC

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,483 mi
Last recorded41,483 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP284 HFC
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2013 41,483 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 41,483 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 36,637 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 33,970 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 32,046 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 32,020 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front brake has slight bind

Pass 16 Jul 2009 30,203 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 28,351 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 27,693 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 25,298 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 25,298 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (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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P284 HFC is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P284 HFC, 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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P284 HFC is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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