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R556 DDB

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Yellow Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,799 mi
Last recorded64,799 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 DDB
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 64,799 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 May 2018 23,349 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 63,542 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 62,447 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 60,174 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 60,174 miles

Lower Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 55,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 50,685 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Centre Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 50,685 miles

Centre Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 46,166 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 46,166 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 44,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2010 44,126 miles

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)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 37,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2008 37,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2007 35,872 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 33,757 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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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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What year was R556 DDB registered?

R556 DDB is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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