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R648 WAK

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

21,145 mi
Last recorded21,145 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 WAK
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 21,145 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 18,397 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 17,529 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 16,797 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 15,695 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 12,772 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 9,486 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 7,552 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 6,921 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 6,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 6,095 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 5,743 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 4,887 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 4,547 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 4,265 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 4,265 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 3,487 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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R648 WAK is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R648 WAK, 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 R648 WAK registered?

R648 WAK is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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