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P746 VGN

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Green Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,425 mi
Last recorded29,425 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP746 VGN
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2009 29,425 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 25,586 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

There is air trapped in FRONT BRAKE. FLUID MUST BE REPLACED & SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE BLED.

Fail 15 Oct 2008 25,586 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

There is air trapped in FRONT BRAKE. FLUID MUST BE REPLACED & SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE BLED.

Fail 22 Oct 2007 22,412 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 22,412 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 19,284 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 15,699 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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P746 VGN is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Green with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P746 VGN, 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 P746 VGN registered?

P746 VGN is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 7 July 1997.

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