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N938 KWX

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,582 mi
Last recorded37,582 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN938 KWX
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 37,582 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 37,379 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 37,379 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

idicators bear wire and lose switch gear , speedo lose

Fail 15 Apr 2017 37,375 miles

Fork yoke deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 37,139 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 36,946 miles

front forks rusty

horn poor

slight brake judder from front

Fail 7 Aug 2014 36,946 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

front forks rusty

horn poor

slight brake judder from front

Pass 1 Aug 2013 36,829 miles

dip/main beam switch wired incorrectly

front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 36,417 miles

horn poor

rear reflector not in centre of bike

Pass 17 Jun 2010 36,045 miles

long front brake travel

rear tyre just legal

Pass 18 Jun 2009 35,232 miles

both tyres low on tread

engine misfire

Pass 19 Jun 2008 34,704 miles

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

alloy fitings on brake lines

Pass 22 Jun 2007 35,548 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 34,165 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 34,165 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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N938 KWX is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N938 KWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N938 KWX registered?

N938 KWX is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 22 April 1996.

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