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R382 UJC

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

39,950 mi
Last recorded39,950 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 UJC
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 39,950 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 39,234 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 May 2024 38,298 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 38,037 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 37,720 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 37,666 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 36,992 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 31,907 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 30,924 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 30,904 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside engine mounting cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2016 30,571 miles

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

Offside engine mounting cracked

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front brake (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 29,606 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Offside engine mounting snapped and bolt not secured

Pass 13 Apr 2014 28,368 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front fork operation requires attention

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,324 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 27,320 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 25,731 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 25,727 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 25,036 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 20,405 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 20,405 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R382 UJC is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R382 UJC, 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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R382 UJC is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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