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P73 AJT

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,849 mi
Last recorded47,849 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP73 AJT
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 47,849 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 47,546 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 47,428 miles

Rear tyre rubber valve slightly perished

Pass 8 Jul 2017 47,306 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 46,928 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 46,706 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 30 May 2015 46,706 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 46,695 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 46,695 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 45,512 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 42,695 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 39,467 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 36,656 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 36,648 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 36,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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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P73 AJT is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P73 AJT, 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 P73 AJT registered?

P73 AJT is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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