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R149 AMS

1998 Yamaha Tdm

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,403 mi
Last recorded23,403 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Tdm30,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 AMS
MakeYamaha
ModelTdm
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 23,403 miles

Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2014 22,363 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 20,942 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 20,276 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Sep 2007 19,825 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 19,825 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 18,840 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 18,840 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 17,369 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 17,328 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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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R149 AMS is a 1998 Yamaha Tdm in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Tdm models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 30,830 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 R149 AMS, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Tdm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R149 AMS registered?

R149 AMS is a 1998 Yamaha Tdm, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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