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R163 HVX

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,265 mi
Last recorded50,265 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 HVX
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 50,265 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 49,027 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 49,027 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 47,749 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 42,607 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 40,407 miles

Rear advise slight play at bottom spring mounting

advise slackness in chain

Pass 22 Aug 2017 37,926 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 37,926 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 37,920 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering handlebars bent (2.5.1)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 37,118 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 36,505 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 33,906 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 30,877 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 30,063 miles

fork dust seals damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2009 26,425 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 26,425 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2007 25,071 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 22,638 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 22,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 18,560 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 18,560 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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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R163 HVX is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R163 HVX, 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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R163 HVX is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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