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T285 XTA

1999 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,751 mi
Last recorded17,751 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha TRX85021,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT285 XTA
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 17,751 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 17,671 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 17,137 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 16,863 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 15,349 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 14,763 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 14,446 miles

Front Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 14,169 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2015 14,169 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2013 11,988 miles

Air box not fitted to carbs

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2013 11,988 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Air box not fitted to carbs

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2010 11,553 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 11,553 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 10,444 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 9,345 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 9,342 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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T285 XTA is a 1999 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T285 XTA, 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 T285 XTA registered?

T285 XTA is a 1999 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 19 June 1999.

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