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N958 NTC

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

42,064 mi
Last recorded42,064 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN958 NTC
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 42,064 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively borderline (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 41,838 miles

Nearside Rear position light not working

Fail 30 Jan 2025 41,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear position light not working

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit just 1mm borderline (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 40,904 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 38,788 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 38,198 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort borderline (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 38,184 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort borderline (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 37,348 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear position light not working

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 37,348 miles

Offside Front Brake component insecure pad retaining pin (1.1.21 (c))

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear position light not working

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 35,716 miles

Nearside Rear position light not working

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight cracking fuel hose not leaking time of test

Pass 12 Jul 2017 32,980 miles

Nearside Rear position light not working

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 32,980 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear position light not working

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 30,714 miles

Drive chain slightly loose borderline (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front fender slight movement

Nearside Rear position light not working

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded pads (3.1.5)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' borderline (2.2.1b)

fuel hose starting to crack but not leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2015 28,383 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 28,372 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Nearside Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

nearside rear position light not working

Pass 25 Oct 2013 27,081 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 24,999 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 28 May 2012 24,883 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2011 23,148 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 21,046 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 18,702 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 18,702 miles

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

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 17,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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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N958 NTC is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 N958 NTC, 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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N958 NTC is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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