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P676 OBU

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

33,176 mi
Last recorded33,176 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP676 OBU
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 33,176 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 30,779 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 28,388 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 26,378 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 24,614 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 22,099 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2021 22,094 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 18,143 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 16,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit just one brake pad offside outer pad (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 14,549 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 13,634 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 12,572 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 11,999 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 11,987 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 11,772 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 11,604 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 11,204 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 11,004 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 10,809 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 10,568 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 10,506 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 10,479 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 10,225 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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P676 OBU is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P676 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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P676 OBU is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 28 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P676 OBU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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