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R418 TJB

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,650 mi
Last recorded29,650 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 TJB
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 29,650 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 28,432 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 23,972 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 23,188 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 20,745 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 19,509 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 19,509 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 18,114 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 14,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 9,666 miles

rear spring preload locking ring broken

Pass 17 Jun 2014 9,300 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 9,283 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 9,255 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 9,098 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 8,846 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 8,412 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 8,034 miles

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

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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R418 TJB 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 88.2%.

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 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 R418 TJB, 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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R418 TJB is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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