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N183 CJA

1996 Yamaha Tdm

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

35,352 mi
Last recorded35,352 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Tdm27,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN183 CJA
MakeYamaha
ModelTdm
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 35,352 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 34,642 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 31,254 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 31,219 miles

Front Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2020 30,271 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 30,151 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front front brake hose rubbing on bottom yolk of forks

Pass 6 Jul 2018 29,934 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 29,934 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 28,838 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 28,838 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2016 27,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 26,909 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 26,345 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 25,829 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 25,051 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 May 2012 25,051 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 23,975 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 23,970 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 21,748 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 20,248 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 18,041 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 17,738 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 17,420 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tdm?

Based on 2,530 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
235
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 33
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 14
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N183 CJA is a 1996 Yamaha Tdm in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Tdm models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 27,524 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N183 CJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tdm typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha Tdm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N183 CJA is a 1996 Yamaha Tdm, first registered on 3 July 1996.

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