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P659 HTS

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,292 mi
Last recorded38,292 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP659 HTS
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2025 38,292 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 37,909 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 37,683 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 37,406 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 37,136 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 36,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 35,943 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 35,337 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 34,513 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 33,155 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 32,276 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 30,804 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 28,670 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 25,478 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 24,233 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 22,455 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 21,193 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 18,833 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 16,653 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 14,728 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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P659 HTS is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P659 HTS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P659 HTS registered?

P659 HTS is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P659 HTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P659 HTS shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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