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R462 FNO

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

32,435 mi
Last recorded32,435 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 FNO
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 32,435 miles

Front Horn slightly loose (7.7 (b))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 28,624 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 26,640 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 26,632 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 21,211 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Inner pad (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 21,114 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 20,139 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 18,807 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 16,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 14,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 12,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 11,772 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 10,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 8,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 7,338 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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R462 FNO is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R462 FNO, 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 R462 FNO registered?

R462 FNO is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R462 FNO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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