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R145 UUJ

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,407 mi
Last recorded34,407 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 UUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2025 34,407 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2024 34,345 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 34,307 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 33,815 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 33,607 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 33,481 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 33,426 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 33,264 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 32,951 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 32,419 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 31,926 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 28,852 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 28,149 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Jan 2011 25,874 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 25,860 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 25,812 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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R145 UUJ is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R145 UUJ, 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 R145 UUJ registered?

R145 UUJ is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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