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R268 TFR

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

30,696 mi
Last recorded30,696 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 TFR
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 30,696 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 30,435 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 30,339 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 28,364 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 27,667 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 25,543 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 25,155 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 21,983 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 18,764 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 18,250 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 17,793 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 17,685 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 17,681 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 17,520 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 17,510 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 17,204 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 17,128 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 16,859 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 16,859 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 13,971 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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R268 TFR is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R268 TFR, 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 R268 TFR registered?

R268 TFR is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R268 TFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R268 TFR shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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