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N931 TCU

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,755 mi
Last recorded24,755 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN931 TCU
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 24,755 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 24,358 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 23,797 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 23,797 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 23,732 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 23,331 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 23,183 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 23,175 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 20,252 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 20,252 miles

Centre Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 193,890 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 19,231 miles

Centre Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 16,061 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 14,199 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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N931 TCU is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N931 TCU, 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 N931 TCU registered?

N931 TCU is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 11 June 1996.

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