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T287 JLS

1999 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

18,794 mi
Last recorded18,794 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha TRX85021,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT287 JLS
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 18,794 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 18,774 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 18,594 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 18,379 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 18,275 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 18,033 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 17,814 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 17,178 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 16,807 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 16,739 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 16,656 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 16,483 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 16,194 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 15,662 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 15,339 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 14,241 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 13,394 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 12,177 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 12,177 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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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T287 JLS is a 1999 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 T287 JLS, 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 T287 JLS registered?

T287 JLS is a 1999 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T287 JLS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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