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V198 KKM

1999 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

25,648 mi
Last recorded25,648 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha TRX85021,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV198 KKM
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 25,648 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 25,508 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 25,439 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 25,412 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 25,380 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 25,219 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 24,422 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 24,348 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 21,917 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 21,378 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 21,378 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 21,322 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 21,141 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 21,073 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 20,797 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2010 20,057 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 19,614 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 19,218 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2007 18,138 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 15,995 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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V198 KKM is a 1999 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V198 KKM, 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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V198 KKM is a 1999 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 23 November 1999.

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