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R770 NES

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

46,228 mi
Last recorded46,228 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 NES
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2025 46,228 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 May 2024 43,896 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort border line (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 41,501 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 40,211 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear seat removed for single rider use

Pass 17 Mar 2021 39,943 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 35,347 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 34,307 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 34,187 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 33,676 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 32,769 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 32,068 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 31,596 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 29,972 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 28,845 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 24,552 miles

Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

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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R770 NES is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R770 NES, 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 R770 NES registered?

R770 NES is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R770 NES safe to buy?

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