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R103 FGP

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

33,705 mi
Last recorded33,705 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 FGP
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 33,705 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 33,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 33,680 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 33,586 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 33,586 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 33,185 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 33,185 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 33,018 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 33,018 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 32,914 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 32,474 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha TDM850?

Based on 22,526 MOT tests across 2,062 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
884
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 286
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 239
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 192
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 172
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 135
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R103 FGP is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 27,149 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 TDM850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 286 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R103 FGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TDM850 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R103 FGP registered?

R103 FGP is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R103 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R103 FGP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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