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R688 OUS

1998 Yamaha TRX850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,990 mi
Last recorded56,990 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TRX85026,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR688 OUS
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 56,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 May 2020 56,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Temporary kick up obscurer fitted (4.1.2 (a))

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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R688 OUS is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R688 OUS, 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 R688 OUS registered?

R688 OUS is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R688 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R688 OUS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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