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R508 XPO

1998 Yamaha Tdm 850

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,322 mi
Last recorded17,322 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Tdm 85031,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 XPO
MakeYamaha
ModelTdm 850
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 17,322 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 14,356 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 14,222 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 12,923 miles

Front position lamp permanently disconnected

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 12,923 miles

Front position lamp permanently disconnected

Pass 31 Jul 2009 45,840 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 39,015 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 33,842 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 33,842 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 31,827 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tdm 850?

Based on 1,128 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess 9
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R508 XPO is a 1998 Yamaha Tdm 850 in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Tdm 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 31,415 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 Tdm 850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R508 XPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tdm 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Tdm 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R508 XPO registered?

R508 XPO is a 1998 Yamaha Tdm 850, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R508 XPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R508 XPO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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