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P470 VBB

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

31,982 mi
Last recorded31,982 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 VBB
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2020 31,982 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 31,913 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 31,071 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 29,733 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 28,779 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 27,907 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 26,251 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 25,475 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 25,465 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 24,375 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 May 2011 23,513 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 22,695 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 21,730 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 18,958 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 17,620 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,414 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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P470 VBB is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P470 VBB, 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 P470 VBB registered?

P470 VBB is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 3 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P470 VBB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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