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J490 WEO

1991 Yamaha Tdm

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

32,946 mi
Last recorded32,946 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Tdm37,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ490 WEO
MakeYamaha
ModelTdm
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 32,946 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 32,295 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 32,039 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 31,285 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 31,068 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 30,791 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 29,004 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 27,845 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 26,655 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 24,046 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 23,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

gear lever bent

Fail 10 May 2013 23,909 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

gear lever bent

Pass 19 May 2012 23,757 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

gear lever bent

Fail 16 May 2012 23,757 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

gear lever bent

Pass 22 Mar 2010 23,737 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tdm?

Based on 2,530 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
235
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 33
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 14
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J490 WEO is a 1991 Yamaha Tdm in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha Tdm models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 37,611 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Tdm fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J490 WEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tdm typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Yamaha Tdm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J490 WEO registered?

J490 WEO is a 1991 Yamaha Tdm, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J490 WEO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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