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P407 PKX

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,461 mi
Last recorded51,461 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 PKX
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 51,461 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 51,343 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 50,609 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 49,339 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 48,459 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 48,136 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

corrosion to rear shockabsorber

Fail 23 Oct 2013 48,136 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

corrosion to rear shockabsorber

Pass 28 Feb 2012 25,808 miles

1 x rear position lamp out (still 50% effective)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 48,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

O/S Handlebar control block slightly loose

Fail 3 Feb 2011 48,099 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

O/S Handlebar control block slightly loose

Pass 27 Feb 2010 48,011 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 48,011 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 44,551 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 41,206 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 38,981 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 38,981 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 36,835 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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P407 PKX is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P407 PKX, 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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P407 PKX is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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