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P667 OBY

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

43,877 mi
Last recorded43,877 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP667 OBY
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 43,877 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 43,324 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 42,793 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 42,684 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 42,564 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 42,018 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 41,961 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 41,352 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 40,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 36,263 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 30,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 29,556 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 27,343 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 25,631 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 24,444 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 23,558 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 22,055 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 22,055 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 20,360 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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P667 OBY is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 P667 OBY, 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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P667 OBY is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 2 July 1997.

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