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R596 VND

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,248 mi
Last recorded23,248 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR596 VND
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2025 23,248 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 21,955 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 21,821 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 21,252 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 20,903 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 20,461 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 19,939 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 19,622 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 19,135 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 23,230 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 21,930 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2014 20,677 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

front tyre tread getting low

Pass 4 Sep 2013 20,174 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 18,607 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 15,852 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 14,141 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 11,417 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 14,015 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 10,005 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 9,921 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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R596 VND is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R596 VND, 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 R596 VND registered?

R596 VND is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R596 VND safe to buy?

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