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L426 RMX

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Purple Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,345 mi
Last recorded50,345 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL426 RMX
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 50,345 miles

front tyre outer sidewalls are badly cracked. recommend renewal

Pass 22 Oct 2012 46,943 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 46,107 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 44,931 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 46,665 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 40,861 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 39,690 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 39,690 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

l/h headlamp bulb not working on dip beam

speedo cable insecure

all brake hoses have aluminium ends-not suitable for road use

Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,952 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 27,949 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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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L426 RMX is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Purple with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L426 RMX, 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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L426 RMX is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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