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R717 SSW

1998 Yamaha TRX850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

19,329 mi
Last recorded19,329 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TRX85026,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 SSW
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 19,329 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 May 2026 19,329 miles

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned obscured by number plate (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2019 19,329 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 19,329 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 19,329 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 19,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 19,329 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 19,329 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 19,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 19,329 miles

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 19,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 19,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

number plate slightly undersize but still legible

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 SSW is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SSW, 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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R717 SSW is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 3 May 1998.

Is R717 SSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R717 SSW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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