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N556 SKG

1996 Yamaha Tdm

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,383 mi
Last recorded71,383 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Tdm27,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN556 SKG
MakeYamaha
ModelTdm
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 71,383 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 64,522 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 58,298 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 49,888 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 42,029 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 37,298 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 32,936 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 28,837 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 28,837 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 26,436 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 22,907 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 22,907 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 19,022 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 15,862 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 15,740 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 15,740 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 14,876 miles

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

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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N556 SKG is a 1996 Yamaha Tdm in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N556 SKG, 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 N556 SKG registered?

N556 SKG is a 1996 Yamaha Tdm, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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