CarVerify

Free Car Check

R51 HWS

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Blue Petrol 849cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,560 mi
Last recorded64,560 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 HWS
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 64,560 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 64,560 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 64,123 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 61,912 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 60,829 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 59,466 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 59,029 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 58,405 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 57,759 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 57,476 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 55,309 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 52,769 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 50,879 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 47,719 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 47,719 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 44,260 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 44,166 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 42,004 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 39,093 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 33,574 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
Full Yamaha TDM850 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R51 HWS is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 R51 HWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R51 HWS?

You can check the full history of R51 HWS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R51 HWS registered?

R51 HWS is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R51 HWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R51 HWS shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R51 HWS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R51 HWS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.