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R332 KGF

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,012 mi
Last recorded51,012 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 KGF
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 51,012 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 51,012 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 45,194 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 45,194 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 44,805 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 30,279 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 26,307 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 22,401 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 22,401 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 18,351 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 18,319 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 17,162 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 17,003 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 16,590 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 16,198 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 16,102 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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R332 KGF is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R332 KGF, 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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R332 KGF is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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