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N291 RCU

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

365 mi
Last recorded365 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN291 RCU
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 365 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 354 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 353 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 351 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2017 18,158 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 18,158 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension component loose swing arm nut (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 18,135 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 2,226 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 15,627 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 13,445 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 13,445 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 12,552 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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N291 RCU is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N291 RCU, 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 N291 RCU registered?

N291 RCU is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N291 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N291 RCU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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