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P746 UWV

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,807 mi
Last recorded50,807 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP746 UWV
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 50,807 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 20 May 2025 49,923 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 71,930 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 71,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 70,694 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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 22 Jun 2020 70,674 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 70,625 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 69,097 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 67,458 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 66,730 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 66,730 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 65,741 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 61,764 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 61,686 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,116 miles

exhaust noisey but not excessive

rear tyre getting low on tread

slight corrosion on frame near o/s exhaust hanger

Fail 20 Sep 2010 59,107 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

exhaust noisey but not excessive

rear tyre getting low on tread

slight corrosion on frame near o/s exhaust hanger

Pass 3 Sep 2009 54,347 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 51,562 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 51,562 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 48,351 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 48,346 miles

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

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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P746 UWV is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P746 UWV, 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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P746 UWV is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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