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P661 GNF

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,933 mi
Last recorded41,933 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP661 GNF
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 41,933 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 41,554 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 41,545 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 40,895 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 39,637 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 39,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 39,325 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 37,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2018 37,962 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 34,892 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 30,852 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 30,852 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 29,764 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 28,992 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

slight bind rear brake

Pass 31 Jul 2013 28,992 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

slight bind rear brake

Pass 29 Sep 2012 28,307 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 28,038 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 27,584 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 251,409 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 23,847 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 May 2008 23,847 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 23,105 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 22,633 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 22,633 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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P661 GNF is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P661 GNF, 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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P661 GNF is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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