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S240 SRJ

1998 Yamaha TRX850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Yamaha TRX85026,871 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS240 SRJ
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021
Fail 17 Jun 2021

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018
Fail 12 Jun 2018

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2015 53,995 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 53,848 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 May 2014 53,848 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 53,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 13 May 2013 53,375 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 2 May 2012 52,717 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

handlebars fitted up side down

Fail 1 May 2012 52,717 miles

Nearside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Offside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

handlebars fitted up side down

Pass 26 Mar 2010 46,473 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 44,369 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 42,476 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 38,657 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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S240 SRJ is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850 in Blue 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 S240 SRJ, 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 S240 SRJ registered?

S240 SRJ is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S240 SRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S240 SRJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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