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S523 LJH

1998 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

17,525 mi
Last recorded17,525 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TRX85026,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS523 LJH
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 17,525 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 17,055 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 16,613 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 16,600 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 16,554 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 16,343 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 16,239 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 15,524 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 15,481 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 15,442 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 15,416 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2012 15,071 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 14,946 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 14,554 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 14,554 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 14,277 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 13,973 miles

RIGHT HAND CLIP ON BENT.

SILENCERS NOISER THAN STANDARD.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 13,973 miles

RIGH HAND CLIP ON BENT.

SILENCERS NOISER THAN STANDARD.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 13,812 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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S523 LJH is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S523 LJH, 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 S523 LJH registered?

S523 LJH is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S523 LJH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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