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R390 KWT

1998 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,877 mi
Last recorded34,877 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TRX85026,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 KWT
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 34,877 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 34,830 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 34,583 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 34,500 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 34,438 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 34,156 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 33,052 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 29,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey loose silencer to exhaust pipe (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 29,071 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey loose silencer to exhaust pipe (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 25,822 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 24,198 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 23,908 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 23,908 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 23,484 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 22,111 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 22,111 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 20,567 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 20,567 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 18,823 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 18,814 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 16,253 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 May 2007 15,057 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 12,188 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

nail in tyre

Fail 15 May 2006 12,188 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

nail in tyre

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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R390 KWT is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R390 KWT, 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 R390 KWT registered?

R390 KWT is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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