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R453 GCG

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,367 mi
Last recorded49,367 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 GCG
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 49,367 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 49,338 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 49,011 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 47,939 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 46,346 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 45,913 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 45,903 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 44,784 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 42,162 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 40,862 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2013 39,756 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 37,435 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 32,055 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 30,374 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 29,678 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 28,925 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 28,366 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 27,890 miles

Front 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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R453 GCG is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R453 GCG, 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 R453 GCG registered?

R453 GCG is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 21 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R453 GCG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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