MOT Status
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63,490 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Nail in tyre
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake 24 kgf deflection front discs (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 22 kgf deflection rear disc (1.2.1 (e))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha TDM850?
Based on 22,526 MOT tests across 2,062 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R42 XAV is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 R42 XAV, 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 R42 XAV registered?
R42 XAV is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R42 XAV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R42 XAV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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