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A12 SVV

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,569 mi
Last recorded15,569 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 SVV
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 15,569 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 15,468 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 15,464 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 15,459 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 15,052 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 15,052 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 15,006 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 15,006 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate all position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 14,983 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 14,958 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 14,790 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 14,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 13,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 11,695 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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A12 SVV is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha TRX850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 27,211 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 A12 SVV, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha TRX850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 SVV registered?

A12 SVV is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is A12 SVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 SVV shows 14 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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