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R178 FGE

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Green Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,593 mi
Last recorded63,593 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 FGE
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 63,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases HEADER PIPES (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 59,025 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 57,136 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 57,131 miles

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.

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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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.

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