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S660 AMR

1998 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,804 mi
Last recorded56,804 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TRX85026,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS660 AMR
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 56,804 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 May 2025 56,804 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 56,164 miles

No rear foot pegs fitted

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seat frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 56,158 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

No rear foot pegs fitted

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seat frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 54,612 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 54,612 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 47,611 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 41,451 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 40,658 miles

Rear brake needs adjusting.

Pass 26 Jul 2014 39,564 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 37,298 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 35,853 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,576 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 35,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 33,349 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 32,923 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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S660 AMR is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S660 AMR, 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 S660 AMR registered?

S660 AMR is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 8 September 1998.

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