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P768 CPL

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Green Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,956 mi
Last recorded1,956 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP768 CPL
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 1,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front r/h switch gear loose

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 1,956 miles

Rear Footrest missing both rear footrests missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Offside Front r/h switch gear loose

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

headlamp has tape on it

Fail 12 Apr 2021

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 5,294 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2016 15,294 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 5,294 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 4,781 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 4,383 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 4,341 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 11 May 2012 4,318 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

rear brake spongy/soft

speedo cable not secure and catching components

Pass 26 May 2011 921 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009
Pass 17 Jun 2008
Pass 25 May 2007
Pass 5 May 2006 1,725 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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P768 CPL is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Green with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P768 CPL, 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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P768 CPL is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 13 December 1996.

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