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R873 SLD

1998 Yamaha TRX850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,481 mi
Last recorded47,481 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TRX85026,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 SLD
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 47,481 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 47,481 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working Foot (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 47,471 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 47,465 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 47,464 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 47,464 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

front brake slight bind

tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 19 Jul 2017 47,464 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies control (1.3.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

front brake slight bind

tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 2 Sep 2011 47,464 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 47,464 miles

clutch lever end missing

Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,464 miles

Clutch lever ball end missing

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

N/S exhaust clamp loose (not blowing)

N/S/F Indicator loose

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

Part of N/S foot rest missing

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 43,445 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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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R873 SLD is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R873 SLD, 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 R873 SLD registered?

R873 SLD is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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