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R50 TDM

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,836 mi
Last recorded57,836 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 TDM
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 57,836 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 57,836 miles

Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Jun 2015 57,557 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 56,643 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 51,626 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 50,708 miles

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 50,708 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 47,909 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 43,254 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 35,904 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 32,988 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 32,988 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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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R50 TDM is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R50 TDM, 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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R50 TDM is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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