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S768 TCV

1998 Yamaha TRX850

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,653 mi
Last recorded43,653 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TRX85026,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS768 TCV
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 43,653 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 42,644 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 42,644 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 41,377 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 41,372 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Kick Up To Offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 39,712 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 39,712 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 36,969 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 36,969 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 33,671 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 33,495 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 33,474 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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S768 TCV is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S768 TCV, 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 S768 TCV registered?

S768 TCV is a 1998 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S768 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S768 TCV shows 12 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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