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P556 WBW

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

75,168 mi
Last recorded75,168 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP556 WBW
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 75,168 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Bracket on steering stem loose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower link bush as some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 75,168 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Retaning pin R clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Bracket on steering stem loose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower link bush as some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 70,323 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 64,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 64,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 57,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No mirrors fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Nov 2017 57,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No mirrors fitted at time of test

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 49,921 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 49,826 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 42,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlight lens cracked

Fail 3 Oct 2015 42,817 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlight lens cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2014 37,412 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 37,387 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 30,585 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 27,270 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 27,271 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 27,259 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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P556 WBW 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 58.8%.

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 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 P556 WBW, 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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P556 WBW is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 7 August 1996.

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