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P234 RYM

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

45,553 mi
Last recorded45,553 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 RYM
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 45,553 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 43,706 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 43,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 41,721 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 39,744 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 37,438 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 33,982 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 30,994 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 30,478 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 29,983 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 27,873 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 26,222 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 24,639 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 23,716 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 23,310 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 22,778 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 21,952 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 20,941 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,613 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 18,238 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 16,246 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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P234 RYM is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha TRX850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 24,998 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P234 RYM, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha TRX850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P234 RYM registered?

P234 RYM is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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