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R422 FHJ

1998 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

39,582 mi
Last recorded39,582 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TRX85026,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 FHJ
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 39,582 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 39,216 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 38,608 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 38,105 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 37,592 miles

exhaust noisey

Pass 15 Jun 2013 37,262 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 36,226 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 36,226 miles

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

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

Sidecar direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 36,226 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 30,802 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

f/brake binding

n/s silencer poorly mounted

Pass 3 Mar 2011 30,802 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

f/brake binding

n/s silencer poorly mounted

Pass 15 Feb 2010 25,225 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2010 25,219 miles

Nearside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Offside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

no plate illegal

Pass 19 Jan 2009 19,720 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 19,720 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 14,534 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 14,182 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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R422 FHJ is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R422 FHJ, 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 R422 FHJ registered?

R422 FHJ is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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