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V371 XJV

1999 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Yamaha TRX85021,012 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV371 XJV
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 134 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 45,625 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear tyre has radial grove around circumference on nearside.

Fail 26 Jan 2024 45,583 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted Master cylinder fouls rear swingarm when suspension compressed. (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear tyre has radial grove around circumference on nearside.

Pass 5 Nov 2022 44,284 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 44,284 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 38,242 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 31,651 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 29,288 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 29,288 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2018 29,272 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 29,000 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 27,861 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 27,861 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Aug 2008 27,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 25,370 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 25,370 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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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V371 XJV is a 1999 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V371 XJV, 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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V371 XJV is a 1999 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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