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R112 PBM

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,642 mi
Last recorded9,642 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 PBM
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 9,642 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 9,342 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 9,019 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 8,937 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 8,352 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 8,351 miles

Fuel system component leaking LOOKS LIKE CARBURETOR FLOODING (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 8,129 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 7,718 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 7,236 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 7,230 miles

Nearside Indicator switch insecure ROTATING (1.5.4)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective TRAPPING HAND (2.1.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 6,615 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 6,615 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 6,460 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 6,460 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 6,076 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 5,789 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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R112 PBM is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R112 PBM, 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 R112 PBM registered?

R112 PBM is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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