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P811 PHK

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

15,540 mi
Last recorded15,540 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP811 PHK
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 15,540 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 14,550 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 11,370 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 19,999 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 19,999 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 15,540 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 1,999 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 1,999 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 1,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 17 May 2012 15,540 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 15,540 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010
Pass 14 Oct 2009 4 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 11,210 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

front forks slightly pitted

Pass 30 Aug 2007 10,863 miles

Front 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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P811 PHK is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P811 PHK, 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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P811 PHK is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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