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R56 LJT

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,066 mi
Last recorded26,066 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 LJT
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 26,066 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 24,439 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 24,158 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 23,481 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 23,112 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 21,634 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 19,258 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 17,696 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 16,650 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 16,650 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 14,945 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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R56 LJT is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R56 LJT, 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 R56 LJT registered?

R56 LJT is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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