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R146 PCF

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,655 mi
Last recorded60,655 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 PCF
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 60,655 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 60,646 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Clutch lever pivot worn

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 59,184 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 59,162 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 56,130 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 53,530 miles

front brake has some travel

Fail 18 Jun 2016 53,530 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

front brake has some travel

Pass 29 Aug 2015 51,488 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2014 49,470 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 48,877 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 48,877 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 46,922 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 46,100 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 43,517 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 40,768 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 37,371 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 33,658 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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R146 PCF is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R146 PCF, 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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R146 PCF is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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