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V473 KMY

1999 Yamaha TRX850

Grey Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,199 mi
Last recorded29,199 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Yamaha TRX85021,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV473 KMY
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 29,199 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 28,786 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front brake master cylinder reservoir insecure

Fail 25 Mar 2022 28,786 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front brake master cylinder reservoir insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2021 28,032 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 28,032 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Rear brake switch faulty - repaired (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 27,881 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 27,519 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 27,508 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 27,508 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 May 2011 26,566 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 25,523 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 25,516 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 22,839 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 19,480 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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V473 KMY is a 1999 Yamaha TRX850 in Grey with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V473 KMY, 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 V473 KMY registered?

V473 KMY is a 1999 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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