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R317 ATR

1998 Yamaha Tdm 850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,226 mi
Last recorded44,226 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Tdm 85031,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 ATR
MakeYamaha
ModelTdm 850
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 44,226 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 9 May 2026 44,226 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 43,977 miles

Offside 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))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 42,383 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 42,383 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2016 40,888 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

beam deflector fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 35,020 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 34,237 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 32,883 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 30,967 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 27,651 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 22,284 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

one tail light bulb not working

Pass 2 Oct 2009 16,555 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tdm 850?

Based on 1,128 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess 9
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R317 ATR is a 1998 Yamaha Tdm 850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Tdm 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 31,415 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 Tdm 850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R317 ATR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tdm 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Tdm 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R317 ATR registered?

R317 ATR is a 1998 Yamaha Tdm 850, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R317 ATR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R317 ATR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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