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P456 LOX

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

31,531 mi
Last recorded31,531 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 LOX
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 31,531 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 30,056 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 29,499 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 29,317 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 28,374 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2020 27,630 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 26,321 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 26,291 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 25,347 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 24,040 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 23,814 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 23,457 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 22,228 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 22,218 miles

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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P456 LOX 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 92.9%.

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 P456 LOX, 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 P456 LOX registered?

P456 LOX is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P456 LOX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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