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R620 VWR

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,833 mi
Last recorded29,833 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR620 VWR
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 29,833 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 29,147 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 28,620 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 28,313 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 27,881 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 27,112 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 26,209 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 25,478 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 24,415 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 23,529 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 22,232 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 19,386 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 19,386 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 18,627 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2013 18,627 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2012 17,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 17,097 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 14,461 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 12,239 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 12,104 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 11,375 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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R620 VWR is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R620 VWR, 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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What year was R620 VWR registered?

R620 VWR is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R620 VWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R620 VWR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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