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R633 DRE

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,499 mi
Last recorded39,499 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR633 DRE
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 39,499 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 38,414 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 37,462 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 36,553 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 36,553 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 36,009 miles

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

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 35,843 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 35,636 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 35,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2017 35,070 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 34,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 34,628 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 34,562 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

front offside panel damaged

Pass 16 May 2013 33,005 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

o/s fairing damaged

Pass 18 May 2012 32,439 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 31,471 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 30,595 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 29,773 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 29,035 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 23,491 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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R633 DRE is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R633 DRE, 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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R633 DRE is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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