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P778 WOU

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,508 mi
Last recorded31,508 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 WOU
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 31,508 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 31,508 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 May 2009 31,137 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 31,125 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2008 29,190 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 28,675 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 23,893 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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P778 WOU is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Red 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 P778 WOU, 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 P778 WOU registered?

P778 WOU is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P778 WOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P778 WOU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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