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P641 EMS

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,434 mi
Last recorded44,434 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP641 EMS
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 44,434 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 43,796 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 43,796 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 43,776 miles

Nearside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2009 42,520 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 42,450 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2008 38,491 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 33,281 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 28,378 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

near side handle bar grip has very slight movement at outer end

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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P641 EMS is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P641 EMS, 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 P641 EMS registered?

P641 EMS is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P641 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P641 EMS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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