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N491 BOF

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,653 mi
Last recorded10,653 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN491 BOF
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 10,653 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 8,921 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 8,913 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 5,790 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 3,782 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 2,216 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 51,307 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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N491 BOF is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N491 BOF, 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 N491 BOF registered?

N491 BOF is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N491 BOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N491 BOF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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