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R529 VAW

1998 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,545 mi
Last recorded18,545 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TRX85026,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 VAW
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 18,545 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 16,031 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 13,011 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 9,150 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 4,436 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 4,295 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 4,199 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 3,919 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 3,440 miles

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

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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R529 VAW is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R529 VAW, 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 R529 VAW registered?

R529 VAW is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R529 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R529 VAW shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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