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N485 MGT

1996 Yamaha Tdm

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,383 mi
Last recorded41,383 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Tdm27,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN485 MGT
MakeYamaha
ModelTdm
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 41,383 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play cush drive bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 40,979 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 39,770 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

cush drive bearing worn

Pass 11 Feb 2023 39,730 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 39,192 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 38,794 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 38,794 miles

Offside Rear Brake cylinder insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 38,200 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 37,329 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 35,379 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 35,313 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 35,313 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 33,862 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 30,306 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 30,156 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 28,352 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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N485 MGT is a 1996 Yamaha Tdm in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N485 MGT, 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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What year was N485 MGT registered?

N485 MGT is a 1996 Yamaha Tdm, first registered on 29 May 1996.

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