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J585 GTY

1991 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

14,929 mi
Last recorded14,929 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha TDM85037,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ585 GTY
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 14,929 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 14,929 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 14,734 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 14,424 miles

aftermarket exhausts fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2020 14,067 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 14,048 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation rear brake (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

front tyre has slight crazing on the sidewall (nearside)

Pass 7 Aug 2019 30,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 29,662 miles

both front forks slightly pitted at top

Fail 13 Jun 2018 29,962 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

both front forks slightly pitted at top

Pass 13 Jul 2017 29,726 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 29,657 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 29,657 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 28,443 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 28,419 miles

Offside Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,694 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 29,430 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 28,610 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha TDM850?

Based on 22,526 MOT tests across 2,062 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
884
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 286
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 239
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 192
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 172
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 135
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J585 GTY is a 1991 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 37,072 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 TDM850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 286 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J585 GTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TDM850 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J585 GTY registered?

J585 GTY is a 1991 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J585 GTY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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