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P920 SPW

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,195 mi
Last recorded45,195 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP920 SPW
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 45,195 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 35,538 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 35,538 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 33,672 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 33,672 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 33,546 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 33,387 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 32,988 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 32,537 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,124 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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P920 SPW is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P920 SPW, 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 P920 SPW registered?

P920 SPW is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 17 May 1997.

Is P920 SPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P920 SPW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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