MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,265 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
drive chain has slightly stiff links could do with a good oil
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
advise rear no plate slightly detereoited but readable
Lower Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
advise rear no plate slightly detereoited but readable
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R553 SLB is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Red 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 R553 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 R553 SLB registered?
R553 SLB is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 26 February 1998.
Is R553 SLB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R553 SLB 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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