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R717 KGU

1998 Yamaha TRX850

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

18,500 mi
Last recorded18,500 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TRX85026,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 KGU
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 18,500 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 18,376 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 18,181 miles

engine running lumpy

Pass 4 Jul 2019 17,464 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 17,053 miles

Front valve slightly cracked on one side

Pass 30 Mar 2017 16,644 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 16,644 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 16,375 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2013 15,839 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 15,209 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 14,638 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 13,789 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 13,238 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 12,348 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 11,257 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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R717 KGU is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R717 KGU, 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 R717 KGU registered?

R717 KGU is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R717 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R717 KGU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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