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P769 CPL

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

28,500 mi
Last recorded28,500 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP769 CPL
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 28,500 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 28,495 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 28,408 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 25,402 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Jul 2025 28,396 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure bracket broken (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 28,056 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 28,056 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 27,370 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 27,348 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 26,750 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 26,720 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 24,064 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 24,041 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 22,867 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 22,867 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 21,025 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/S Fork seal slight leak. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 19,417 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 18,533 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 17,725 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 16,640 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 16,403 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 15,841 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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P769 CPL is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P769 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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P769 CPL is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 13 December 1996.

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