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N746 DME

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,611 mi
Last recorded39,611 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN746 DME
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 39,611 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 39,509 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 37,773 miles

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 37,773 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls switch not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 35,239 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 32,510 miles

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 32,510 miles

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 28,241 miles

Central Lower small oil leak

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 17 May 2019 28,241 miles

Central Lower small oil leak

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 26,508 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 22,983 miles

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 22,894 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 22,220 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 May 2010 21,817 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 21,351 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 20,419 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 May 2007 18,954 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 20 May 2006 18,949 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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N746 DME 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 77.8%.

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 N746 DME, 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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N746 DME is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 4 May 1996.

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