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P306 HMD

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,370 mi
Last recorded36,370 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 HMD
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 36,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 36,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2024 34,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 33,685 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 32,919 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 31,922 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 31,160 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 30,300 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 30,300 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 29,736 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 28,922 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 25,798 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 25,092 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 25,092 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 May 2010 21,184 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 20,101 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 19,439 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 17,063 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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P306 HMD is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P306 HMD, 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 P306 HMD registered?

P306 HMD is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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