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N271 VUJ

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

917 mi
Last recorded917 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN271 VUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 917 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 864 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 802 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 3,941 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 640 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 640 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 433 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 433 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition both rear baffles needed fitting at station (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 433 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 433 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure rear plate too small replaced at station (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 67,636 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 34,833 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 31,902 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 28,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 26,737 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

o/s rear exhaust slightly loose

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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N271 VUJ is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N271 VUJ, 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 N271 VUJ registered?

N271 VUJ is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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