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J808 GCX

1991 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

42,566 mi
Last recorded42,566 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1991 Yamaha TDM85037,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ808 GCX
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 42,566 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 42,147 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 40,680 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2022 40,680 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 38,024 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2021 38,003 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn rear suspension lower bush badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 33,722 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 33,663 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 31,209 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 30,709 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 30,502 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 30,491 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 30,478 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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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J808 GCX is a 1991 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J808 GCX, 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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J808 GCX is a 1991 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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