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R509 RDP

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,376 mi
Last recorded46,376 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 RDP
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2010 46,376 miles

Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 46,376 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 46,362 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Lower Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight damage to offside steering stop

Pass 4 Aug 2009 46,193 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Slight leak noted between rear wheel rim & tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2008 39,475 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 34,545 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 28,430 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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R509 RDP is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R509 RDP, 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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R509 RDP is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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