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R244 ULH

1998 Yamaha TRX850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

78,765 mi
Last recorded78,765 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TRX85026,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 ULH
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 78,765 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 78,738 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 78,597 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 78,496 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 78,114 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 78,018 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 77,866 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 77,775 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 77,447 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 75,358 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 74,608 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 73,623 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 72,981 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 72,617 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 71,306 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 69,339 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 66,483 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 64,635 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 64,606 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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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R244 ULH is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha TRX850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 26,871 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 R244 ULH, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha TRX850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R244 ULH is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R244 ULH safe to buy?

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