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N411 VPJ

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,792 mi
Last recorded12,792 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN411 VPJ
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 12,792 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 8,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 8,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 3,698 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 19,284 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 15,429 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 14,271 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 68,160 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 68,160 miles

Brake excessively binding rear brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 68,114 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 66,342 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 61,826 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,766 miles

Bars close to tank on full lock

Exhaust noise

Number plate character

Pass 4 Mar 2008 50,273 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 45,460 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 18 Feb 2006 42,973 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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N411 VPJ is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N411 VPJ, 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 N411 VPJ registered?

N411 VPJ is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 13 May 1996.

Is N411 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N411 VPJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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