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N501 YEW

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,877 mi
Last recorded34,877 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN501 YEW
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 34,877 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 32,790 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 32,255 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 30,540 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 30,519 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 30,504 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 30,375 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 30,310 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 29,976 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 29,967 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 29,618 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 28,732 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 28,470 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 27,842 miles

headlamp image has slight kick up to offside

rear shocker slightly damp

Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,720 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 24,514 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 22,826 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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N501 YEW is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N501 YEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N501 YEW registered?

N501 YEW is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N501 YEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N501 YEW shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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