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R615 ESG

1998 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,213 mi
Last recorded20,213 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TRX85026,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR615 ESG
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 20,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 May 2023 19,524 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 19,299 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 19,299 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working Front stop switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 18,599 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 18,256 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 18,193 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 18,191 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 18,169 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 17,166 miles

Rear 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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R615 ESG is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R615 ESG, 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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R615 ESG is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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