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R294 EAR

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

19,788 mi
Last recorded19,788 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 EAR
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 19,788 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread 1.1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2018 19,788 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick rear pad material on outside visible but below 1mm (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread 1.1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 18,738 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Mar 2016 17,701 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 15,991 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 15,800 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 15,535 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 23 May 2012 15,534 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 14,161 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 13,079 miles

front fork dust seals deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2008 12,357 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2008 12,354 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 8,584 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 1,786 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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R294 EAR is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R294 EAR, 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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R294 EAR is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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