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W597 SDV

2000 Yamaha TRX850

White Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,768 mi
Last recorded18,768 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha TRX85019,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 SDV
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 18,768 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 17,012 miles

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear brake Insufficient reserve travel

Pass 4 May 2018 13,126 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 13,126 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 May 2017 9,881 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 9,394 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 9,394 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 9,078 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 8,863 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 8,824 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 8,700 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 7,291 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 7,014 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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W597 SDV is a 2000 Yamaha TRX850 in White with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 W597 SDV, 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 W597 SDV registered?

W597 SDV is a 2000 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 15 April 2000.

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