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P654 VGP

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Green Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

20,651 mi
Last recorded20,651 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP654 VGP
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 20,651 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 20,651 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 20,548 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 20,501 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 19,532 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 19,499 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 19,484 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 19,484 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 19,384 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 19,154 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 18,914 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 18,914 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 18,717 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 18,309 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 18,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 18,056 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 17,675 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 17,205 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 16,405 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 16,405 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 15,482 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 14,829 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 13,971 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 13,163 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 12,481 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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P654 VGP is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Green with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P654 VGP, 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 P654 VGP registered?

P654 VGP is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P654 VGP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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