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P687 MVU

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

29,783 mi
Last recorded29,783 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP687 MVU
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 29,783 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 29,483 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 28,295 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 27,799 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 26,382 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 26,360 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 24,669 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 22,938 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 20,923 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 17,634 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 17,634 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 13,864 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 9,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 5,476 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 3,631 miles

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

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

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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P687 MVU is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P687 MVU, 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 P687 MVU registered?

P687 MVU is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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