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N225 XTF

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,971 mi
Last recorded47,971 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN225 XTF
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 47,971 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 47,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2025 47,915 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 47,912 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 47,912 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 47,144 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 46,950 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 46,620 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 46,620 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 46,119 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 16 May 2015 46,090 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

rear tyre perrished

Pass 14 May 2014 44,468 miles

Rear tyre has slight cracking in the tread

Fail 14 May 2014 44,468 miles

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

Rear tyre has slight cracking in the tread

Pass 10 Apr 2010 44,118 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 Nov 2008 43,925 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 42,666 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 40,937 miles

Front 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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N225 XTF is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N225 XTF, 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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N225 XTF is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 4 March 1996.

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