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R254 LUG

1998 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,862 mi
Last recorded10,862 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TRX85026,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 LUG
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 10,862 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 10,606 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 10,473 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 10,473 miles

Front Position lamp not working main beam (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 10,207 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 10,009 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2016 10,009 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 May 2013 9,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 8,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 6,610 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 6,597 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 6,597 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 6,537 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 4,092 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 40,092 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 1,118 miles

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

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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R254 LUG is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R254 LUG, 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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R254 LUG is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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