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N40 TRX

1997 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,490 mi
Last recorded19,490 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TRX85024,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 TRX
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 19,490 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 19,148 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 17,857 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 17,661 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 17,661 miles

Front Stop lamp not working lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 17,554 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 16,418 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 16,069 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 16,069 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 15,598 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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N40 TRX is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha TRX850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 24,998 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 N40 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 29 years old, this Yamaha TRX850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N40 TRX registered?

N40 TRX is a 1997 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is N40 TRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N40 TRX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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