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R442 YPX

1998 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

39,505 mi
Last recorded39,505 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TRX85026,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 YPX
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 39,505 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 39,375 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 39,268 miles

Nearside Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 39,043 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 39,043 miles

Front tyre valve perished

Pass 12 Apr 2021 38,775 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 37,937 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 37,605 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 37,583 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 37,570 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 37,570 miles

Rear Outer All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 36,614 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 36,328 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 35,747 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 33,902 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,546 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 30,945 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 29,864 miles

Coolant leak

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 29,864 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Oct 2008 27,356 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 24,713 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 18,594 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 17,839 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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R442 YPX is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R442 YPX, 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 R442 YPX registered?

R442 YPX is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R442 YPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R442 YPX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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