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N831 UPG

1996 Yamaha Tdm

Beige Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,378 mi
Last recorded34,378 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Tdm27,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN831 UPG
MakeYamaha
ModelTdm
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 34,378 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,373 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 53,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 53,839 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 33,237 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 28,455 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 25,895 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 23,471 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 22,273 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 22,273 miles

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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N831 UPG is a 1996 Yamaha Tdm in Beige with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N831 UPG, 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 N831 UPG registered?

N831 UPG is a 1996 Yamaha Tdm, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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