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N399 RUT

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,222 mi
Last recorded52,222 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN399 RUT
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 52,222 miles

Exhaust noisy exhaust noisy at [at time of testing] (8.1.1 (a))

Rear travel in foot brake

low noise from horn [at time of testing]

Pass 19 Jul 2022 48,956 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 47,473 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 46,404 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 46,404 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 45,210 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 42,654 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 40,681 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2015 36,785 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 33,766 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 32,001 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 28,678 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 25,421 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 22,196 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 20,172 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,514 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 18,879 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 18,879 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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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N399 RUT is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N399 RUT, 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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N399 RUT is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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