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R538 TLD

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,698 mi
Last recorded16,698 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 TLD
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 16,698 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 14,585 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 14,582 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2017 14,508 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 13,810 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 12,774 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 12,533 miles

Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 12,437 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 12,113 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 12,113 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 11,779 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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R538 TLD is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R538 TLD, 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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What year was R538 TLD registered?

R538 TLD is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R538 TLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R538 TLD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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