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N738 CWX

1995 Yamaha Tdm 850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,122 mi
Last recorded43,122 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Tdm 85037,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN738 CWX
MakeYamaha
ModelTdm 850
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 43,122 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 43,087 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 42,828 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 42,828 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak seals done at time of test (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 42,781 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 41,135 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 41,133 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 35kg (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2016 39,654 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 37,484 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 37,438 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 32,354 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 32,316 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 321,943 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 32,186 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 31,776 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 31,741 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

numberplate poor

Fail 17 Jun 2010 31,672 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

numberplate poor

Pass 26 May 2009 31,644 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 30,246 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 29,565 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tdm 850?

Based on 1,128 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess 9
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N738 CWX is a 1995 Yamaha Tdm 850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha Tdm 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 37,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Tdm 850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N738 CWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tdm 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 31 years old, this Yamaha Tdm 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N738 CWX registered?

N738 CWX is a 1995 Yamaha Tdm 850, first registered on 3 August 1995.

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