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N420 LHU

1996 Yamaha Tdm

Purple Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,292 mi
Last recorded21,292 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Tdm27,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN420 LHU
MakeYamaha
ModelTdm
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 21,292 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 21,092 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 20,521 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 19,471 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 16,555 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 16,517 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 16,319 miles

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 16,296 miles

Centre Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Rear suspension component cracked (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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N420 LHU is a 1996 Yamaha Tdm in Purple with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N420 LHU, 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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N420 LHU is a 1996 Yamaha Tdm, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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