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R321 AAF

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

21,761 mi
Last recorded21,761 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 AAF
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 21,761 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 21,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread remaining, legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 20,791 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 19,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 18,718 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 16,970 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 15,731 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 14,727 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 11,266 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 11,199 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 9,245 miles

exhaust weak slight wear in rear cush drive rubbers

Pass 29 Oct 2012 7,133 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 6,831 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 29 Oct 2010 6,420 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 5,989 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 2,768 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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R321 AAF is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R321 AAF, 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 R321 AAF registered?

R321 AAF is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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