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R190 CMJ

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

20,905 mi
Last recorded20,905 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR190 CMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 20,905 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 20,905 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 20,872 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 20,871 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 20,833 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 20,833 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 20,206 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 20,206 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 19,086 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 19,086 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 18,953 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 18,953 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 18,938 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 14,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 12,884 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 12,884 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 9,773 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 9,557 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 9,461 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 9,270 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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R190 CMJ is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R190 CMJ, 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 R190 CMJ registered?

R190 CMJ is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R190 CMJ safe to buy?

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