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P479 NOL

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,137 mi
Last recorded32,137 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP479 NOL
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 32,137 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

The side stand bracket is insecure on it's mounting to the frame

Pass 2 Jul 2013 28,102 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 28,094 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 24,530 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 23,875 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 21,289 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Mar 2009 21,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2008 19,824 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 18,736 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 17,392 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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P479 NOL is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P479 NOL, 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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P479 NOL is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 28 June 1997.

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