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R546 SLB

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Gold Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,693 mi
Last recorded13,693 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 SLB
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 13,693 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 13,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 13,659 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 13,621 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 13,621 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 13,380 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2016 13,285 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 12,237 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 12,165 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 11,981 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 11,238 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 9,382 miles

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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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R546 SLB is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Gold with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R546 SLB, 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 R546 SLB registered?

R546 SLB is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R546 SLB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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