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R86 KGE

1998 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,832 mi
Last recorded47,832 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TRX85026,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 KGE
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 47,832 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 47,048 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 45,558 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 44,647 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 42,784 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 41,030 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 38,036 miles

Headlight aim;kick-up to offside.Masked level

Pass 3 Jun 2008 37,625 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 37,606 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 36,176 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2006 36,157 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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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R86 KGE is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R86 KGE, 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 R86 KGE registered?

R86 KGE is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R86 KGE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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