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P343 EEF

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

16,768 mi
Last recorded16,768 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 EEF
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 16,768 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 16,764 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 16,764 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 52,846 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 52,608 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 52,190 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 52,165 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 51,600 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 51,487 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 51,218 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 50,167 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 48,609 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 46,752 miles
Pass 25 May 2010

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 46,467 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 46,467 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 46,467 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 44,271 miles

Rear 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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P343 EEF is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P343 EEF, 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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P343 EEF is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 11 September 1996.

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