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P949 DNU

1996 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,489 mi
Last recorded8,489 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TRX85027,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP949 DNU
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 8,489 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 8,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 8,136 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 7,081 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 6,148 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 May 2014 5,633 miles

Front brake slightly dragging

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear brake slightly dragging

Pass 7 Jan 2013 5,618 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 5,617 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 5,614 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 May 2006 5,604 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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P949 DNU is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P949 DNU, 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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What year was P949 DNU registered?

P949 DNU is a 1996 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 4 September 1996.

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