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P793 WOU

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,497 mi
Last recorded44,497 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP793 WOU
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 44,497 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 43,424 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 42,761 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 42,340 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 42,340 miles

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 41,948 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 41,937 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock Hydraulic pipe catching on protrusion ! (2.1.4 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working Rear tail light not working! (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn 2 Lower bushes worn! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension has been modified (highered!)

Front Mudguard insecure No bolts to the rear of mudguard as plastic part of guard broken off! Front mountings cracked likely to break off! ()

Pass 29 Mar 2019 40,842 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 40,453 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 39,388 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension has been slightly highered for the taller rider!

Fail 21 Feb 2017 39,388 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension has been slightly highered for the taller rider!

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 38,542 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 37,590 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 37,590 miles

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 34,608 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,335 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 24,456 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 19,215 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 19,083 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 14,981 miles

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

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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P793 WOU is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P793 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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P793 WOU is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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