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N78 KWW

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,286 mi
Last recorded23,286 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN78 KWW
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 23,286 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 22,422 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 21,477 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 4,349 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 4,349 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008
Fail 8 Aug 2008

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 5,446 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 5,446 miles

Offside Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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N78 KWW is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N78 KWW, 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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N78 KWW is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 9 April 1996.

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