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N385 UPL

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

25,492 mi
Last recorded25,492 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN385 UPL
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 25,492 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 25,492 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 24,944 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 23,891 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 23,891 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 22,726 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 22,726 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 21,475 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 21,475 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 21,455 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 20,182 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 18,477 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 18,477 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 May 2010 18,421 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 17,891 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 17,891 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 May 2008 17,593 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 17,262 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 16,397 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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N385 UPL is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N385 UPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N385 UPL registered?

N385 UPL is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N385 UPL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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