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R717 NSR

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Green Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,454 mi
Last recorded50,454 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 NSR
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2012 50,454 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 49,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 45,510 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 42,594 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 40,522 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 38,861 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 36,427 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 NSR is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Green with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha TRX850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 24,998 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 NSR, 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 29 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 NSR registered?

R717 NSR is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R717 NSR safe to buy?

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