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N804 KBJ

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,843 mi
Last recorded46,843 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN804 KBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 46,843 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 46,838 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 46,833 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 46,828 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 46,778 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 46,378 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 46,378 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 46,056 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 45,340 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 44,860 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 44,857 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 44,831 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 44,823 miles

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2011 44,447 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 44,226 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 42,253 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 41,253 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 37,640 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 35,264 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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N804 KBJ is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N804 KBJ, 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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N804 KBJ is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 9 March 1996.

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