MOT Status
ValidMileage
71,492 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush rubbers (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
advise slight play rear spkt bearing
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
advise slight play rear spkt bearing
How Reliable is the Yamaha TDM850?
Based on 22,526 MOT tests across 2,062 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R235 GFT is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in White with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R235 GFT, 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 R235 GFT registered?
R235 GFT is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R235 GFT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R235 GFT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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