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N449 APY

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,255 mi
Last recorded18,255 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN449 APY
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 18,255 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 17,990 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 17,902 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 17,858 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 17,785 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 17,094 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 16,655 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 15,557 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2008 15,557 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 15,107 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 13,977 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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N449 APY is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N449 APY, 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 N449 APY registered?

N449 APY is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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