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P163 DVN

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,721 mi
Last recorded35,721 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 DVN
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 35,721 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 35,655 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 30,493 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 27,126 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 23,634 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 19,124 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 17,117 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 13,307 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 11,636 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 8,647 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 3,480 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 857 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 94,657 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 87,246 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 83,234 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 78,744 miles

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 78,744 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 72,932 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 67,627 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 61,333 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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P163 DVN is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P163 DVN, 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 P163 DVN registered?

P163 DVN is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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