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N457 VBU

1996 Yamaha Tdm

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,961 mi
Last recorded39,961 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Tdm27,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN457 VBU
MakeYamaha
ModelTdm
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 39,961 miles

Front brake lines have aluminium ends

Pass 20 Apr 2022 38,846 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 35,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 35,421 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 34,813 miles

front tyre beginning to perish near tyre rim

Fail 14 Jun 2015 34,813 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

front tyre beginning to perish near tyre rim

Pass 9 Mar 2014 34,228 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 33,843 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 31,533 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Apr 2007 27,890 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 25,742 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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N457 VBU is a 1996 Yamaha Tdm in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N457 VBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N457 VBU registered?

N457 VBU is a 1996 Yamaha Tdm, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is N457 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N457 VBU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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