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P389 DPE

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,637 mi
Last recorded48,637 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 DPE
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 48,637 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 48,637 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 45,545 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 42,130 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 39,372 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 39,372 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 37,276 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 37,276 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 33,121 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 31,927 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (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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P389 DPE is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P389 DPE, 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 P389 DPE registered?

P389 DPE is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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