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V105 GLB

1999 Yamaha TRX850

Purple Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,655 mi
Last recorded55,655 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha TRX85021,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV105 GLB
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 55,655 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 52,061 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 49,057 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2018 49,004 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 48,885 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 47,342 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 47,342 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 47,064 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 45,037 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 45,037 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 42,041 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 38,367 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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V105 GLB is a 1999 Yamaha TRX850 in Purple with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V105 GLB, 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 V105 GLB registered?

V105 GLB is a 1999 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V105 GLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V105 GLB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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