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W521 GUM

2000 Yamaha TRX850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

41,067 mi
Last recorded41,067 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha TRX85019,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 GUM
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 41,067 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 40,308 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 39,728 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 39,194 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 38,236 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 37,578 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 37,349 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 37,244 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 36,356 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 33,477 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 31,774 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,120 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 21,046 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 21,046 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 19,820 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 19,449 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 18,772 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 17,784 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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W521 GUM is a 2000 Yamaha TRX850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha TRX850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 19,751 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 W521 GUM, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha TRX850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W521 GUM registered?

W521 GUM is a 2000 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 5 July 2000.

Is W521 GUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W521 GUM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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