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V163 WUB

1999 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,627 mi
Last recorded22,627 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha TRX85021,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV163 WUB
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 22,627 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 20,661 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 20,274 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 20,022 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 19,419 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 19,414 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 19,414 miles

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 15 Aug 2015 19,406 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 19,281 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 19,281 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 18,839 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 May 2012 18,839 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 17,580 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 16,337 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 14,605 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 14,362 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 14,036 miles
Pass 28 May 2005 13,941 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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V163 WUB is a 1999 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V163 WUB, 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 V163 WUB registered?

V163 WUB is a 1999 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V163 WUB shows 18 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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