MOT Status
ValidMileage
38,804 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
rear tyre starting to perish between tread. no cords showing
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
How Reliable is the Yamaha TDM850?
Based on 22,526 MOT tests across 2,062 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
R473 FGV is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 R473 FGV, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R473 FGV?
You can check the full history of R473 FGV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R473 FGV registered?
R473 FGV is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 16 May 1998.
Is R473 FGV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R473 FGV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R473 FGV have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R473 FGV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.