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T270 ARM

1999 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

22,945 mi
Last recorded22,945 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha TRX85021,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT270 ARM
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 22,945 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 22,279 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 22,073 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 21,495 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 20,931 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 19,326 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 19,323 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2017 19,271 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 18,140 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 16,649 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 16,268 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 14,373 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 12,726 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 12,184 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 11,784 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 11,784 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 10,592 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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T270 ARM is a 1999 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 T270 ARM, 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.

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What year was T270 ARM registered?

T270 ARM is a 1999 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T270 ARM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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