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R304 PDM

1998 Yamaha TRX850

Green Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,451 mi
Last recorded19,451 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TRX85026,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 PDM
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 19,451 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 17,999 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 15,373 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 13,431 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 11,381 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 7,538 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 7,520 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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R304 PDM is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850 in Green with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R304 PDM, 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 R304 PDM registered?

R304 PDM is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R304 PDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R304 PDM shows 7 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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