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P609 KGM

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

16,952 mi
Last recorded16,952 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP609 KGM
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 16,952 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 16,399 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 16,107 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 15,769 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 15,769 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 15,452 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 14,869 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 14,281 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 13,288 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 12,948 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 11,856 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 11,601 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 11,298 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 11,145 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 10,962 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 10,702 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 10,392 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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P609 KGM is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P609 KGM, 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 P609 KGM registered?

P609 KGM is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P609 KGM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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