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P829 UTM

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

36,500 mi
Last recorded36,500 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 UTM
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 36,500 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 36,465 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 36,151 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 36,151 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 35,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 30,057 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 22,523 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 22,523 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))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 20,847 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 18,647 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2016 18,618 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 18,338 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 18,005 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 17,529 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 17,144 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 17,144 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 16,674 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 16,285 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 15,947 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 15,947 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 14,792 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 14,792 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 11,918 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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P829 UTM is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P829 UTM, 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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P829 UTM is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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