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T261 LYB

1999 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

26,166 mi
Last recorded26,166 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha TRX85021,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT261 LYB
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 26,166 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 24,618 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 24,357 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 23,563 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 21,956 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 21,956 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 20,962 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 20,115 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 19,786 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir slightly damaged fill pipe chaffed (3.2.B1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 19,114 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 17,825 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 17,041 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 16,727 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 13,833 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 10,795 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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T261 LYB is a 1999 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 T261 LYB, 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 T261 LYB registered?

T261 LYB is a 1999 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 23 June 1999.

Is T261 LYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T261 LYB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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