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R276 CVU

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,886 mi
Last recorded34,886 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 CVU
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 34,886 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 34,343 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 33,785 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 32,858 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 31,976 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 31,913 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2014 31,896 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 31,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 31,464 miles

slight binding of front brake

Pass 20 Aug 2010 31,369 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 28,555 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 28,555 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 24,437 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 22,580 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 22,580 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 20,868 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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R276 CVU 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 R276 CVU, 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 R276 CVU registered?

R276 CVU is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R276 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R276 CVU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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