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M143 AWV

1994 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,597 mi
Last recorded16,597 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha TDM85032,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM143 AWV
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 16,597 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 16,054 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Oct 2006 12,604 miles

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

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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M143 AWV is a 1994 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 32,318 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 M143 AWV, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M143 AWV registered?

M143 AWV is a 1994 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 4 August 1994.

Is M143 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M143 AWV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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