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N221 ONJ

1996 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,962 mi
Last recorded5,962 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TDM85029,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN221 ONJ
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 5,962 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2021 5,962 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 5,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 4,782 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2018 4,782 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017
Fail 12 Jun 2015 20,900 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 20,900 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 19,237 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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N221 ONJ is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 29,185 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 N221 ONJ, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N221 ONJ registered?

N221 ONJ is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N221 ONJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N221 ONJ shows 9 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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