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T137 ACU

1999 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

22,657 mi
Last recorded22,657 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha TRX85021,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT137 ACU
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 22,657 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 22,527 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 22,471 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 22,024 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 22,024 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front wheel bearing has slight roughness.

Nearside silencer/ pillion footrest mount deteriorated. (Corroded).

Pass 8 Jun 2021 21,785 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 19,423 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 19,422 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

front brake pads sticking not returning properly once brake lever pressure applied

Pass 3 May 2018 19,380 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 18,310 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 18,310 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 18,028 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 17,381 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 17,381 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 16,882 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 16,850 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 16,786 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 May 2009 16,487 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 16,161 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 15,741 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 May 2007 15,741 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 15,466 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 15,466 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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T137 ACU is a 1999 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha TRX850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 21,012 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 T137 ACU, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha TRX850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T137 ACU registered?

T137 ACU is a 1999 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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