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P446 THR

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

39,185 mi
Last recorded39,185 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP446 THR
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 39,185 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 39,185 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2024 35,573 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 33,488 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 31,830 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 30,856 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 28,412 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 25,467 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 24,857 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 18,320 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 18,320 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 18,032 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 18,032 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 15,995 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 15,972 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 15,947 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 15,934 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 15,870 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 15,808 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 15,798 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 15,497 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 15,497 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 13,468 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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P446 THR is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P446 THR, 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 P446 THR registered?

P446 THR is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P446 THR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P446 THR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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