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N485 HPP

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,153 mi
Last recorded19,153 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN485 HPP
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 19,153 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 17,411 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 16,625 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 15,537 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 14,003 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 12,565 miles

Front slight cracks on face of tyre

Rear slight cracks in tread.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 12,463 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 12,415 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 12,415 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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N485 HPP is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N485 HPP, 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 N485 HPP registered?

N485 HPP is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 17 March 1996.

Is N485 HPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N485 HPP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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