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R307 PGM

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,297 mi
Last recorded53,297 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR307 PGM
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 53,297 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 49,701 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 47,005 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 44,131 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 42,639 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 42,639 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 41,251 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake binding but not excessively slight binding to front brakes. does not effect use. (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 38,716 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 35,451 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 35,451 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 34,934 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 28,406 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 27,870 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Nov 2008 26,614 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 25,001 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 25,001 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 24,921 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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R307 PGM is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R307 PGM, 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 R307 PGM registered?

R307 PGM is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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