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R290 YKM

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,507 mi
Last recorded37,507 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 YKM
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2022 37,507 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 33,744 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 33,199 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 32,578 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 32,128 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 32,017 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 31,640 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 31,416 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 31,013 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 25,651 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 24,515 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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R290 YKM is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R290 YKM, 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 R290 YKM registered?

R290 YKM is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R290 YKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R290 YKM shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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