MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,593 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases HEADER PIPES (6.1.2 (a))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha TDM850?
Based on 22,526 MOT tests across 2,062 vehicles.
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R178 FGE is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Green with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R178 FGE, 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 R178 FGE registered?
R178 FGE is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 September 1997.
Is R178 FGE safe to buy?
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