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N831 HBY

1996 Yamaha Tdm 850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,223 mi
Last recorded50,223 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Tdm 85031,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN831 HBY
MakeYamaha
ModelTdm 850
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 50,223 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 49,871 miles

Rear Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 49,805 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2007 44,383 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 37,435 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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N831 HBY is a 1996 Yamaha Tdm 850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Tdm 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 31,758 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 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 N831 HBY, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Tdm 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N831 HBY registered?

N831 HBY is a 1996 Yamaha Tdm 850, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N831 HBY safe to buy?

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