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P709 JKK

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,086 mi
Last recorded21,086 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP709 JKK
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 21,086 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 20,790 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 20,599 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 20,116 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 19,915 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 19,858 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 19,743 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 19,461 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 19,097 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 17,863 miles

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 17,863 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 16,723 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 15,516 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 15,516 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 14,000 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 12,109 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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P709 JKK is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P709 JKK, 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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P709 JKK is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P709 JKK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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