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N428 PWO

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,947 mi
Last recorded19,947 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN428 PWO
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 19,947 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 19,947 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 19,226 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 19,216 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 18,944 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 18,706 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 18,682 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 18,671 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 18,671 miles

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 18,661 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 18,649 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 18,420 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 16,302 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 16,008 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 15,340 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 13,138 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 13,124 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 11,278 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 10,123 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2005 9,029 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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N428 PWO is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N428 PWO, 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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N428 PWO is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 3 April 1996.

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