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R63 GWV

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

27,723 mi
Last recorded27,723 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 GWV
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2014 27,723 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 27,723 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 27,723 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 26,664 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 26,657 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 24,398 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 24,382 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 20,540 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 20,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 18,008 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 15,781 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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R63 GWV 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 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R63 GWV, 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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R63 GWV is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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