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N485 KRN

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

68,342 mi
Last recorded68,342 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN485 KRN
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 68,342 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 66,137 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 65,752 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 65,732 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 64,547 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 62,016 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 May 2020 61,262 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 60,636 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 58,333 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 56,148 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 53,620 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 51,269 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 50,488 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 48,563 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 46,264 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 43,709 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 42,009 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 39,059 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 37,099 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 34,956 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 33,093 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 KRN is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 KRN, 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 KRN registered?

N485 KRN is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 3 July 1996.

Is N485 KRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N485 KRN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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