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R553 COR

1998 Yamaha Tdm 850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,709 mi
Last recorded15,709 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Tdm 85031,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 COR
MakeYamaha
ModelTdm 850
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 15,709 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 15,091 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 14,627 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 14,107 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 12,914 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 11,132 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2007 7,948 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 7,802 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tdm 850?

Based on 1,128 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess 9
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R553 COR is a 1998 Yamaha Tdm 850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Tdm 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 31,415 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Tdm 850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R553 COR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tdm 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Tdm 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R553 COR registered?

R553 COR is a 1998 Yamaha Tdm 850, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R553 COR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R553 COR shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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