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R186 NTO

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

30,422 mi
Last recorded30,422 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 NTO
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 30,422 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 30,120 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 29,692 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 29,475 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 28,956 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 27,361 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 24,613 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 24,613 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 23,879 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 22,100 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 20,078 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 18,537 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 18,536 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 17,023 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 15,090 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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R186 NTO is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R186 NTO, 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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What year was R186 NTO registered?

R186 NTO is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R186 NTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R186 NTO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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