MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,459 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Yamaha TDM850?
Based on 22,526 MOT tests across 2,062 vehicles.
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R359 AAU is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 R359 AAU, 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 R359 AAU registered?
R359 AAU is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 15 June 1998.
Is R359 AAU safe to buy?
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