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R302 XFL

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,106 mi
Last recorded69,106 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 XFL
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 69,106 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,361 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 63,337 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 55,032 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 45,568 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 28,977 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 18,426 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 15,383 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 14,003 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 14,603 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 14,426 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 14,246 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 13,610 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))

Pass 17 May 2006 13,497 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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R302 XFL is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R302 XFL, 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 R302 XFL registered?

R302 XFL is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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