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R224 MGO

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,288 mi
Last recorded63,288 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 MGO
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 63,288 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 62,453 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 61,177 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 56,651 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 55,909 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 55,893 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 54,971 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 53,864 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 52,134 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 51,622 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded rear brake line at rear caliper (3.1.5)

lower fairing missing left and right side, brackets exposed

windshield missing, sharp edges exposed

Pass 28 Jul 2015 51,180 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 50,340 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 48,717 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 46,629 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 46,629 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 12,951 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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R224 MGO is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R224 MGO, 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 R224 MGO registered?

R224 MGO is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R224 MGO safe to buy?

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