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R506 GCG

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

24,289 mi
Last recorded24,289 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR506 GCG
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 24,289 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 22,678 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 19,180 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 19,180 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2015 17,917 miles

very small crack osf fork leg not on suspensoin side

Fail 5 Aug 2015 17,917 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

very small crack osf fork leg not on suspensoin side

Pass 7 Aug 2014 17,171 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 16,778 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 15,274 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 14,075 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010
Fail 4 Aug 2010 44,020 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 23 May 2009 45,153 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 May 2009 43,153 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2008 41,128 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 41,034 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Outer Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Pass 15 May 2007 38,529 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 38,488 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 17 May 2006 36,730 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 36,730 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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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R506 GCG is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R506 GCG, 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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R506 GCG is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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