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N228 DKH

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,941 mi
Last recorded43,941 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN228 DKH
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 43,941 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 20,250 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 18,851 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 18,723 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 18,497 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 18,488 miles

Offside Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 17,994 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 17,495 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 16,875 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 15,752 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 12,899 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 9,990 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 31,514 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 29,985 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 25,017 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 25,017 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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N228 DKH is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 N228 DKH, 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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N228 DKH is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 8 March 1996.

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