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P290 FPL

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,250 mi
Last recorded30,250 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 FPL
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 30,250 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 29,665 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 29,224 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 28,263 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 27,731 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 27,282 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 26,682 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 26,040 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2017 25,374 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 25,300 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 25,290 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 24,692 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 22,823 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Mar 2006 21,415 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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P290 FPL 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 100%.

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 P290 FPL, 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 P290 FPL registered?

P290 FPL is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P290 FPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P290 FPL shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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