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P71 DWN

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

38,075 mi
Last recorded38,075 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 DWN
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 38,075 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 37,874 miles

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

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 37,434 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 36,703 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 35,892 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 34,169 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 32,233 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 30,533 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 28,876 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 27,065 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 26,900 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 25,323 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 24,076 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 22,753 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 21,781 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 21,781 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 20,622 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 18,328 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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P71 DWN is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P71 DWN, 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 P71 DWN registered?

P71 DWN is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P71 DWN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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