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N55 TRX

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,151 mi
Last recorded28,151 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 TRX
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 28,151 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 28,136 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 27,649 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 26,727 miles

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

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Standard number plate fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Jul 2019 26,692 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Standard number plate fitted at time of test

Pass 25 May 2018 26,314 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog leg (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 25,685 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 22,517 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 20,454 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 20,454 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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N55 TRX is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N55 TRX, 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 N55 TRX registered?

N55 TRX is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N55 TRX safe to buy?

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