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R361 WVP

1998 Yamaha TRX850

White Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,300 mi
Last recorded60,300 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TRX85026,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 WVP
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 60,300 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 60,119 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 59,305 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 59,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 59,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 56,148 miles

Offside Front Mudguard insecure Slightly loose front mudguard ()

Pass 20 Jun 2017 54,717 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 49,843 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn both discs (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both left and right (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2015 44,803 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 43,393 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 40,521 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 40,521 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2011 35,415 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 35,415 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 31,212 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 22,892 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 18,543 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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R361 WVP is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850 in White with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R361 WVP, 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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R361 WVP is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 21 March 1998.

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