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T896 KBV

1999 Yamaha TRX850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

38,770 mi
Last recorded38,770 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha TRX85021,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT896 KBV
MakeYamaha
ModelTRX850
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 38,770 miles

Lower Oil Leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 38,770 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Lower Oil Leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 35,207 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 33,144 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 32,843 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 32,163 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 31,487 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 30,828 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 30,274 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 27,748 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 26,892 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 25,716 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 23,688 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 21,517 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 18,411 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 17,388 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 16,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 15,186 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 12,026 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 10,109 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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T896 KBV is a 1999 Yamaha TRX850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha TRX850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 21,012 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T896 KBV, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha TRX850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T896 KBV is a 1999 Yamaha TRX850, first registered on 9 April 1999.

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