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R397 POD

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,546 mi
Last recorded42,546 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 POD
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 42,546 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 42,546 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 41,845 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 40,646 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 38,271 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 37,994 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 33,572 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 28,035 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 23,225 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 23,225 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 17,479 miles

Front tyre has slight perrishing on the side wall.

Pass 2 May 2014 15,937 miles

Rear tyre tread perishing. Cords not exposed.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 15,922 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 15,922 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 15,439 miles

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 15,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 14,607 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 13,579 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 13,445 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 12,373 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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R397 POD is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R397 POD, 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 R397 POD registered?

R397 POD is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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