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R282 GWC

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,437 mi
Last recorded56,437 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 GWC
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 56,437 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 51,853 miles

slightly reduced rear damping.

Fail 19 Oct 2020 51,853 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slightly reduced rear damping.

Pass 14 May 2019 49,519 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 49,519 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 48,586 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 45,179 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 43,304 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

front brokes binding slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,301 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 43,301 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 39,648 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 36,086 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 35,839 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,181 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 33,845 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 32,917 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 30,517 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,109 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 25,062 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 25,046 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 20,610 miles

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

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

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

neat side frount foot rest worn

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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R282 GWC is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 R282 GWC, 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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R282 GWC is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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