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R493 LFV

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

51,165 mi
Last recorded51,165 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 LFV
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 51,165 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 48,754 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 46,076 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 42,195 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 41,440 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 40,107 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Jun 2019 37,450 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 35,198 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 32,381 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 29,550 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 26,543 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 24,375 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 22,478 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 20,889 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 19,760 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 17,558 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 16,159 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 16,159 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 14,718 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 13,853 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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R493 LFV is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 28,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R493 LFV, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R493 LFV registered?

R493 LFV is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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