Yamaha Tdm 850 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Yamaha Tdm 850 car check
Is the Yamaha Tdm 850 reliable? We analysed 1,128 real MOT tests across 174 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha Tdm 850 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Yamaha Tdm 850.
Yamaha Tdm 850 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha Tdm 850. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha Tdm 850 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha Tdm 850 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha Tdm 850 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Yamaha Tdm 850 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Yamaha Tdm 850 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha Tdm 850 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha Tdm 850 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha Tdm 850 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 72 | 84.7% | 6,051 | 23,891 | 48,817 |
| 2000 | 98 | 86.7% | 22,484 | 26,445 | 33,481 |
| 1999 | 183 | 80.9% | 15,218 | 27,119 | 40,892 |
| 1998 | 145 | 86.2% | 21,292 | 31,415 | 46,717 |
| 1997 | 80 | 85.0% | 22,314 | 31,238 | 37,884 |
| 1996 | 72 | 83.3% | 26,710 | 31,758 | 39,768 |
| 1995 | 61 | 73.8% | 30,321 | 37,484 | 42,828 |
| 1994 | 67 | 86.6% | 20,478 | 28,140 | 32,940 |
| 1992 | 102 | 78.4% | 18,172 | 24,686 | 37,952 |
| 1991 | 66 | 77.3% | 28,562 | 40,657 | 68,040 |
How Long Does a Yamaha Tdm 850 Last?
Based on 174 Yamaha Tdm 850 vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha Tdm 850 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha Tdm 850 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Yamaha Tdm 850
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
86.7% MOT pass rate from 98 tests
73.8% MOT pass rate from 61 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha Tdm 850 is 2000, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.7% across 98 tests. The 1995 model year has the lowest pass rate at 73.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Yamaha Tdm 850 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha Tdm 850 THIS CAR | 84.2% | 1,128 | 29,966 mi | 35 yrs |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 86.5% | 175,313 | 16,232 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha FZS600 | 85% | 157,659 | 22,466 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha XJR1300 | 88.8% | 107,128 | 16,836 mi | 27 yrs |
| Rolls Royce Shadow 1 | 82.8% | 1,250 | 51,587 mi | 58 yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha Tdm 850 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Yamaha Tdm 850Should you buy a used Yamaha Tdm 850?
The Yamaha Tdm 850 has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.2% across 1,128 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Yamaha Tdm 850 are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (18 recorded failures), shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (17), and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (11). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Yamaha Tdm 850 owner drives around 980 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Yamaha Tdm 850 models stay on UK roads for around 35 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.