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K644 VKP

1999 Yamaha Tdm 850

Purple Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,053 mi
Last recorded49,053 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Tdm 85027,119 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK644 VKP
MakeYamaha
ModelTdm 850
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 49,053 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 48,477 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 48,327 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 46,209 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 46,209 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 45,175 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 44,370 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 42,157 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 40,130 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 46,024 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 45,901 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 2 May 2013 39,556 miles

Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2013 39,556 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 37,689 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 33,802 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 30,921 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 19,738 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 19,490 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 19,490 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tdm 850?

Based on 1,128 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess 9
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K644 VKP is a 1999 Yamaha Tdm 850 in Purple with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Tdm 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 27,119 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 Tdm 850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K644 VKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tdm 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha Tdm 850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K644 VKP is a 1999 Yamaha Tdm 850, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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