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R468 SMJ

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,227 mi
Last recorded28,227 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR468 SMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 28,227 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 24,517 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 23,635 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 23,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 23,315 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 22,783 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 22,765 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect front (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released after using rear brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2018 22,373 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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R468 SMJ is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R468 SMJ, 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 R468 SMJ registered?

R468 SMJ is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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