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N549 RFX

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

27,211 mi
Last recorded27,211 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN549 RFX
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 27,211 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 26,666 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 26,547 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 26,095 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 25,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 25,409 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 25,313 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2018 25,307 miles

Stop lamp not working from front brake lever. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 25,161 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 24,849 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 24,293 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 23,944 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 23,383 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 22,247 miles

exhaust clamp missing off either exhaust but exhaust still secure

Pass 11 Jun 2011 21,775 miles

exhaust mounts poor + slight blow

Pass 12 Jun 2010 20,796 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 20,076 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 19,722 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 19,029 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 May 2006 17,166 miles

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

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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N549 RFX is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N549 RFX, 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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N549 RFX is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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