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R358 HGU

1998 Yamaha TRX850

Green Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

21,882 mi
Last recorded21,882 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TRX85026,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 HGU
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 21,882 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 21,502 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 20,431 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 19,995 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

front wheel bearing possible noise in need of full inspection

Fail 10 Mar 2009 19,993 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

front wheel bearing possible noise in need of full inspection

Pass 22 Apr 2008 19,829 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 19,829 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 19,590 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 19,590 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2007 19,590 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

one tail light functioning only

Pass 8 Apr 2006 17,914 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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R358 HGU is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850 in Green with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R358 HGU, 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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R358 HGU is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 21 March 1998.

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