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N165 GNW

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

20,560 mi
Last recorded20,560 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN165 GNW
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 20,560 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 19,443 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 19,443 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 19,165 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 18,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 18,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 18,046 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 May 2020 18,044 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2016 17,726 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 17,254 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 17,252 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 16,882 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 16,882 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 16 Jul 2011 14,373 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 14,373 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 14,280 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 14,153 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 14,151 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 14,008 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 13,789 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2006 13,527 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 13,527 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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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N165 GNW is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N165 GNW, 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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N165 GNW is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 11 April 1996.

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