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N235 COP

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

23,993 mi
Last recorded23,993 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN235 COP
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 23,993 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 23,898 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 23,783 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 23,756 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 23,063 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 23,046 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2021 20,230 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 20,207 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2020 18,344 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 16,713 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 15,028 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 14,805 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 14,420 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 14,407 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 14,407 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 14,142 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 14,114 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 14,056 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 13,994 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 13,933 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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N235 COP is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N235 COP, 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 N235 COP registered?

N235 COP is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 7 October 1996.

Is N235 COP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N235 COP shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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