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N501 DHE

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

1,224 mi
Last recorded1,224 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN501 DHE
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 1,224 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 20,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 20,345 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 20,133 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2010 20,110 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 19,630 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 19,346 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 19,344 miles

Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b)

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 15,240 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 7,570 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 7,570 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 7,447 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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N501 DHE is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N501 DHE, 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 N501 DHE registered?

N501 DHE is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is N501 DHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N501 DHE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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