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R38 NGF

1998 Yamaha TRX850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,484 mi
Last recorded71,484 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TRX85026,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 NGF
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 71,484 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 68,169 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 66,637 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 66,637 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation FRONT (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 65,351 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 63,101 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 61,892 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 61,892 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 59,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 57,540 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 57,540 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 55,178 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 54,123 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 54,123 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 46,035 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2006 46,035 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2005 34,542 miles

F/REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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R38 NGF is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R38 NGF, 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 R38 NGF registered?

R38 NGF is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R38 NGF safe to buy?

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