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P489 XVK

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

24,333 mi
Last recorded24,333 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 XVK
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 24,333 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 24,091 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 23,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 23,680 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 23,638 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 23,638 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 23,012 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 21,966 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 21,175 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 19,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 19,690 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 19,367 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 18,410 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 17,545 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 14,689 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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P489 XVK is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 P489 XVK, 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 P489 XVK registered?

P489 XVK is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P489 XVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P489 XVK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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