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N231 VEC

1996 Yamaha TRX850

White Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,341 mi
Last recorded29,341 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN231 VEC
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2025 29,341 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 20,320 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 18,207 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 17,745 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 17,727 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Front fork seal slight misting of oil

Pass 14 Nov 2018 17,654 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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N231 VEC is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in White with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N231 VEC, 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 N231 VEC registered?

N231 VEC is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N231 VEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N231 VEC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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