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N489 BVT

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

34,258 mi
Last recorded34,258 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 BVT
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 34,258 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 33,094 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 31,906 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 31,385 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 30,763 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 30,143 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 29,439 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 28,759 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 27,378 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 25,119 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 24,288 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 24,221 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 23,929 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 23,760 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 23,398 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 23,023 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 21,985 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 18,575 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 17,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Feb 2007 17,282 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 16,770 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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N489 BVT is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 N489 BVT, 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 N489 BVT registered?

N489 BVT is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N489 BVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N489 BVT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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