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R366 HSC

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,983 mi
Last recorded27,983 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 HSC
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 27,983 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2025 27,763 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 27,756 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2024 26,551 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 26,551 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2014 26,469 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 26,446 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 24,488 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 23,033 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 21,560 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 19,343 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 17,811 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 15,072 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 11,033 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 8,093 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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R366 HSC is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R366 HSC, 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 R366 HSC registered?

R366 HSC is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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