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N989 BSX

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Grey Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,101 mi
Last recorded17,101 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN989 BSX
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 17,101 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 16,510 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 16,510 miles

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 15,844 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 15,021 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 12,068 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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N989 BSX is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Grey with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N989 BSX, 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 N989 BSX registered?

N989 BSX is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N989 BSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N989 BSX shows 6 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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