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P749 UFB

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,572 mi
Last recorded2,572 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP749 UFB
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 2,572 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 45,585 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 44,482 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 44,213 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 44,208 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 40,014 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 37,527 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 36,876 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 358,122 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 32,195 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 32,195 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 26,529 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2007 23,097 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 May 2007 23,097 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 18,155 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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P749 UFB 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 P749 UFB, 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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P749 UFB is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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