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R480 RMJ

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

29,720 mi
Last recorded29,720 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 RMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 29,720 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 29,572 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 29,553 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 29,180 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 29,179 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front exhaust joiner sleeve corroded and cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2020 28,788 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 28,606 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 28,455 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 27,971 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 26,484 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 26,482 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Jul 2014 25,559 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 25,559 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 24,565 miles

Exhaust has bandage type repair at joint

Pass 23 Jul 2012 21,323 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 21,322 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Jul 2011 19,244 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 17,454 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 17,454 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 17,454 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 17,275 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2007 12,155 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 9,947 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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R480 RMJ is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R480 RMJ, 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 R480 RMJ registered?

R480 RMJ is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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