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J820 GCX

1991 Yamaha TDM850

White Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

51,237 mi
Last recorded51,237 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha TDM85037,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ820 GCX
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 51,237 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Sprocket carrier bearing worn

Fail 24 Jul 2025 51,235 miles

Rear Position lamp not working 1x bulb out (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Sprocket carrier bearing has pay

Pass 29 Jun 2023 51,231 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 50,912 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 50,394 miles

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 49,696 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 49,684 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 43,481 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 43,481 miles

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 42,253 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 38,457 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 34,788 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 34,788 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 May 2013 32,719 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 24 May 2013 32,719 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,373 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 31,018 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2007 29,363 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 May 2007 29,363 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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J820 GCX is a 1991 Yamaha TDM850 in White with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J820 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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What year was J820 GCX registered?

J820 GCX is a 1991 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 19 August 1991.

Is J820 GCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J820 GCX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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