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R558 DRE

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,641 mi
Last recorded37,641 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 DRE
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 37,641 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 37,289 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 36,894 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 36,100 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 36,013 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 35,970 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 29,587 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 25,719 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 22,941 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 22,931 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 20,093 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 15,345 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 14,731 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 14,689 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 14,072 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 13,795 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 12,031 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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R558 DRE is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R558 DRE, 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 R558 DRE registered?

R558 DRE is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R558 DRE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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