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R68 STF

1998 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,373 mi
Last recorded30,373 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TRX85026,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 STF
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 30,373 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 29,993 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 29,516 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 29,008 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 28,983 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 28,945 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 28,887 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 28,858 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2006 28,255 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 22 May 2006 28,255 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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R68 STF is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850 in Red 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 R68 STF, 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 R68 STF registered?

R68 STF is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R68 STF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R68 STF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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