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N42 MHT

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,109 mi
Last recorded81,109 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN42 MHT
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 15 May 2025 81,109 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 80,111 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 79,738 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 78,531 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 77,850 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 77,388 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 76,445 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 73,998 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 72,604 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 71,874 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 69,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 67,431 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 65,456 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 63,835 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 61,631 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 57,786 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 53,648 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 51,548 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 48,353 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 41,905 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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N42 MHT is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N42 MHT, 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 N42 MHT registered?

N42 MHT is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 21 March 1996.

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