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P539 DEP

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Red Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,528 mi
Last recorded49,528 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP539 DEP
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 49,528 miles

Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 22,638 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 22,357 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 20,969 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 20,958 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 18,914 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 18,845 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 18,844 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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P539 DEP is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Red with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P539 DEP, 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 P539 DEP registered?

P539 DEP is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is P539 DEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P539 DEP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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