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R285 EDV

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 EDV
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 3 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 36,477 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 36,477 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 33,179 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,659 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 26,457 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 23,352 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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R285 EDV is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R285 EDV, 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 R285 EDV registered?

R285 EDV is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R285 EDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R285 EDV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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