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P485 OJN

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

50,024 mi
Last recorded50,024 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 OJN
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 50,024 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 50,024 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 50,019 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 50,019 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre is unsuitable tyre fitted the wrong way round (5.2.3 (a))

Central Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 49,808 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 48,131 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 45,171 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 44,171 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 41,508 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 33,866 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 33,519 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 33,519 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 30,827 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 28,386 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 27,835 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 26,915 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 25,033 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 25,033 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 24,812 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 24,685 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 24,418 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 24,418 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

bolt in the lower shock absorber bush to short.secure

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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P485 OJN is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P485 OJN, 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 P485 OJN registered?

P485 OJN is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 22 March 1997.

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