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P555 WEE

1998 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

15,540 mi
Last recorded15,540 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TRX85026,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP555 WEE
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 15,540 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 29,631 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 7,698 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 15,540 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 15,540 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

slight perishing to the front tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2011 9,230 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 9,230 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 2 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 1 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 690 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 690 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 13,273 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 13,273 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 11,069 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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P555 WEE is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha TRX850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 26,871 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 P555 WEE, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha TRX850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P555 WEE registered?

P555 WEE is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is P555 WEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P555 WEE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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