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N143 COM

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

39,332 mi
Last recorded39,332 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN143 COM
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 39,332 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 36,194 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 35,727 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear and N/S Front fading to white. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2016 35,727 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 35,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 35,727 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

None std indicators fitted

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 35,727 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

None std indicators fitted

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 31,143 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 30,106 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 28,435 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

none standard indicators fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2009 23,387 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 22,620 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 22,620 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 20,748 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 19,601 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 19,601 miles

Centre Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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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N143 COM is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 N143 COM, 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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N143 COM is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 25 June 1996.

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