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R133 VLH

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,200 mi
Last recorded60,200 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 VLH
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 60,200 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 60,188 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 59,793 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2021 59,674 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 59,673 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 59,493 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front floating discs on limit of excessive play (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose cush bushes worn on limit (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2015 59,294 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 56,478 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 56,460 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2009 56,451 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 54,538 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 50,460 miles

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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R133 VLH is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 28,227 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 R133 VLH, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R133 VLH registered?

R133 VLH is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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