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P540 UAM

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Purple Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,159 mi
Last recorded26,159 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 UAM
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 26,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 26,134 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 26,072 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 26,057 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 26,024 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 25,964 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 25,878 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 25,847 miles

Anodised bolts fitted to rear sprocket and engine

Front position lamp not working

N/s/r foot rest mounting broken and insecure

No rear seat fitted at time of test

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

Slight play in rear lower suspension linkage

Fail 28 Oct 2010 23,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 23,478 miles

Nearside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 23,342 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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P540 UAM is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Purple with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P540 UAM, 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 P540 UAM registered?

P540 UAM is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P540 UAM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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