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R491 DUR

1996 Yamaha TDM850

Purple Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,002 mi
Last recorded23,002 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TDM85029,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 DUR
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 23,002 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 22,969 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 22,430 miles

beam deflector fitted for mot. right hand dip light fit.

Fail 14 Nov 2022 22,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

beam deflector fitted for mot. right hand dip light fit.

Pass 5 Nov 2021 22,376 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2013 22,376 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 22,376 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 20,773 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 20,773 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 19,520 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 19,520 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 14,766 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 13,080 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 13,080 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 13,085 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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R491 DUR is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850 in Purple with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 29,185 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 R491 DUR, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R491 DUR registered?

R491 DUR is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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