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P388 GTS

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,108 mi
Last recorded17,108 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 GTS
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 17,108 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 15,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 15,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 15,450 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 15,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 15,429 miles

rear brake pedal spoongy

Pass 11 May 2018 14,373 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 13,657 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 12,881 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 11,565 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 9,292 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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P388 GTS is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P388 GTS, 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

How do I check the history of P388 GTS?

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What year was P388 GTS registered?

P388 GTS is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P388 GTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P388 GTS shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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