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V478 KMY

1999 Yamaha TRX850

Green Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,694 mi
Last recorded35,694 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Yamaha TRX85021,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV478 KMY
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 35,694 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 33,872 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2017 31,828 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 30,189 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 30,189 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 28,870 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 27,538 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 26,185 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 24,729 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 24,729 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 23,013 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 23,005 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2010 19,657 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 May 2009 15,006 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 10,275 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 May 2008 10,275 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 May 2007 9,466 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 7,376 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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V478 KMY is a 1999 Yamaha TRX850 in Green with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V478 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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V478 KMY is a 1999 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 19 December 1999.

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