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P664 OBU

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

60,968 mi
Last recorded60,968 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP664 OBU
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 60,968 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 59,126 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 59,011 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 57,289 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 55,896 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 55,896 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 55,895 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 55,687 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 55,687 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 55,607 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 54,867 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front wheel bearing slightly notchy

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 54,461 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 May 2014 52,241 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 50,618 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 71,368 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

uneaven wear on front tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2011 68,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 53,408 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 36,834 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 36,834 miles

Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 28,885 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 22,878 miles

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

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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P664 OBU is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P664 OBU, 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 P664 OBU registered?

P664 OBU is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 5 July 1997.

Is P664 OBU safe to buy?

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