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R274 FGP

1998 Yamaha TRX850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,460 mi
Last recorded26,460 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TRX85026,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 FGP
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 26,460 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil oil all over rear shock absorber but not affecting damping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 26,453 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 26,310 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 26,310 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 26,247 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 25,816 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 25,399 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 24,746 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 24,746 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 24,069 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 23,278 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 23,278 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 22,425 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 21,751 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 21,371 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 20,852 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 19,940 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 19,086 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 17,961 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 16,148 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 14,344 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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R274 FGP is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R274 FGP, 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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What year was R274 FGP registered?

R274 FGP is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R274 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R274 FGP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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