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R610 MBB

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

37,268 mi
Last recorded37,268 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 MBB
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 37,268 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 35,609 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 34,123 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 32,655 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 31,307 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 30,244 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 29,962 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 29,553 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 May 2017 28,535 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 22 May 2017 28,535 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 May 2016 27,170 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 23,381 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 19,189 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 19,187 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 15,160 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 13,269 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 12,725 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 8,718 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 5,803 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 4,069 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 3,894 miles

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.

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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R610 MBB is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 R610 MBB, 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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R610 MBB is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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