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P579 KBK

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,808 mi
Last recorded34,808 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 KBK
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 34,808 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 34,691 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 34,679 miles

Fuel hose leaking fuel tap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 34,466 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 34,345 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 34,204 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 34,064 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 33,422 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 32,814 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 32,278 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 31,361 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 30,847 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 30,180 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 29,696 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 28,822 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 27,977 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 26,976 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 25,152 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2006 23,570 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 23,570 miles

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

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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P579 KBK is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P579 KBK, 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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P579 KBK is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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