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R447 HCG

1998 Yamaha Tdm

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,877 mi
Last recorded43,877 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Tdm30,830 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 HCG
MakeYamaha
ModelTdm
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 43,877 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 43,866 miles

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 43,885 miles

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 34,050 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 27,787 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 21,734 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tdm?

Based on 2,530 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
235
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 33
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 14
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R447 HCG is a 1998 Yamaha Tdm in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Tdm models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 30,830 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 Tdm fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R447 HCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tdm typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Tdm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R447 HCG registered?

R447 HCG is a 1998 Yamaha Tdm, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R447 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R447 HCG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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