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P559 GTF

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,228 mi
Last recorded34,228 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP559 GTF
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 34,228 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 30,519 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 27,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2012 26,483 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 26,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 24,080 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 24,065 miles
Pass 1 May 2009
Pass 6 May 2008 17,999 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 17,999 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 47,226 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 40,921 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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P559 GTF is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P559 GTF, 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 P559 GTF registered?

P559 GTF is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P559 GTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P559 GTF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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