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S134 JRU

1998 Yamaha TRX850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

10,163 mi
Last recorded10,163 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TRX85026,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS134 JRU
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 10,163 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 10,151 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 9,359 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 8,534 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 8,151 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 7,400 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 6,220 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 5,523 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 27,489 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 26,613 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 22,968 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 14,085 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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S134 JRU is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 S134 JRU, 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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S134 JRU is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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