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R403 FGC

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

45,626 mi
Last recorded45,626 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 FGC
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 45,626 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 44,195 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 43,165 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 43,165 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake rod insecure split pin missing (1.1.15 (c))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 39,747 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 39,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 37,402 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 35,401 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 33,670 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 32,785 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 32,785 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake Pedal sticking (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released Pedal sticking (1.3.1e)

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

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2016 31,562 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 31,126 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 31,114 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

valve caps seized on

Pass 7 Oct 2013 27,923 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 27,851 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 24,808 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside position lamp not working (1 of 2)

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

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 22,690 miles

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 20,884 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 19,433 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 18,395 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 17,352 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 12,243 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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R403 FGC is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R403 FGC, 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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R403 FGC is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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