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L298 FEL

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,006 mi
Last recorded70,006 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL298 FEL
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 70,006 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 67,779 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 66,815 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 65,248 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 60,978 miles

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

n/s/front foot peg rubber slight wear

Fail 2 Jun 2010 60,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

n/s/front foot peg rubber slight wear

Pass 4 Jun 2009 56,738 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 55,979 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 31 May 2007 53,947 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

offside rear footrest m issing but handhold on pillion seat

Pass 31 May 2007 53,947 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

offside rear footrest m issing but handhold on pillion seat

Pass 20 May 2006 51,012 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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L298 FEL is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 27,149 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 L298 FEL, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L298 FEL is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is L298 FEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L298 FEL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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