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R278 RFR

1998 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,880 mi
Last recorded33,880 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TRX85026,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 RFR
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 May 2024 33,880 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 33,841 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 33,429 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 32,808 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 32,408 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 31,572 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 29,965 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 29,222 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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R278 RFR is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R278 RFR, 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 R278 RFR registered?

R278 RFR is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R278 RFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R278 RFR shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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