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P357 SWS

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,549 mi
Last recorded51,549 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP357 SWS
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2024 51,549 miles

Central Rear Fuel hose damaged but not to excess (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake fluid low recommend changing

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 51,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2022 51,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 51,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 51,004 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2008 47,307 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 43,245 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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P357 SWS is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha TRX850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 27,211 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 P357 SWS, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha TRX850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P357 SWS registered?

P357 SWS is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 7 December 1996.

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