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R473 FGV

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,804 mi
Last recorded38,804 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 FGV
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 38,804 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 38,314 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 37,577 miles

rear tyre starting to perish between tread. no cords showing

Pass 25 Jul 2022 37,233 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 36,418 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 36,273 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 36,273 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2018 36,249 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 35,473 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 29,906 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 27,345 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 27,345 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 May 2014 25,479 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 25,406 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 25,406 miles

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))

Pass 24 Apr 2012 24,506 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,623 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 22,988 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 22,153 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 21,145 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 20,546 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 19,341 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 19,341 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2006 19,341 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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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.

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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?

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