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R788 PGO

1998 Yamaha TRX850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,694 mi
Last recorded35,694 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TRX85026,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 PGO
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 35,694 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 35,519 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2016 35,519 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 35,425 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 35,356 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,277 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 35,155 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 34,935 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 34,906 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 34,388 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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R788 PGO is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850 in Blue 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 R788 PGO, 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 R788 PGO registered?

R788 PGO is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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