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N901 SRG

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

964 mi
Last recorded964 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN901 SRG
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 964 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 862 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 307 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 307 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 5 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear brake pads cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2020 12,387 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 12,387 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 12,387 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 12,387 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 12,387 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 12,387 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 12,387 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 12,385 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 10,953 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 10,019 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 8,609 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 8,006 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 7,659 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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N901 SRG 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 83.3%.

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 N901 SRG, 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 N901 SRG registered?

N901 SRG is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 9 April 1996.

Is N901 SRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N901 SRG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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