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P557 XGH

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30 mi
Last recorded30 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 XGH
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 30 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned wheel over to right (2.4 (a))

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 13 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned wheel over to right (2.4 (a))

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 614 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 603 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 591 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 527 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 748 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 495 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Wheel damaged but not to excess Rim scuffed (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2016 171 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 171 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 15 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 15,107 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 14,031 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 12,880 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 12,185 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 11,271 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 10,275 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 9,253 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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P557 XGH is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P557 XGH, 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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P557 XGH is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 19 July 1997.

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