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R657 GNB

1998 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,465 mi
Last recorded37,465 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TRX85026,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 GNB
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 37,465 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 37,386 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 37,140 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 36,948 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 35,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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Pass 24 Jul 2012 34,283 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 32,855 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 31,411 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 31,404 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 29,191 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 29,183 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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R657 GNB is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R657 GNB, 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 R657 GNB registered?

R657 GNB is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R657 GNB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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