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S125 LCS

1998 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,310 mi
Last recorded45,310 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TRX85026,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS125 LCS
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 45,310 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 45,006 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 45,006 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 44,875 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 44,666 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2013 44,309 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 44,309 miles

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 44,165 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

bolt for gear change insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2010 43,290 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 41,407 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 41,399 miles

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 2 Feb 2008 39,026 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

slight bend in gear lever tape securing cracks in fairing and indicator

Pass 2 Feb 2008 39,026 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

slight bend in gear lever tape securing cracks in fairing and indicator

Fail 2 Feb 2007 36,514 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 36,514 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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S125 LCS is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S125 LCS, 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 S125 LCS registered?

S125 LCS is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 15 October 1998.

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