MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,799 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Lower Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Centre Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Centre Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Yamaha TDM850?
Based on 22,526 MOT tests across 2,062 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R556 DDB is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Yellow with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 1997 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 28,227 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 R556 DDB, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R556 DDB is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R556 DDB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R556 DDB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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