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J639 JFW

1991 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

25,991 mi
Last recorded25,991 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha TDM85037,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ639 JFW
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 25,991 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 25,212 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 38,687 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 37,456 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 35,853 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 35,728 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 35,318 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 33,488 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,567 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 29,700 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 29,504 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 29,497 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 28,948 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 28,948 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 27,982 miles

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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J639 JFW is a 1991 Yamaha TDM850 in Red 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 TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 37,072 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J639 JFW, 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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J639 JFW is a 1991 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 10 September 1991.

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