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R670 NAM

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,769 mi
Last recorded54,769 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR670 NAM
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 54,769 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 51,248 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 51,245 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 48,567 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 48,566 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 45,830 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 42,516 miles

Dipped beam on bottom limit

Fail 9 Jan 2008 42,516 miles

Dipped beam on bottom limit

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 38,764 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 37,312 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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R670 NAM is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R670 NAM, 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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What year was R670 NAM registered?

R670 NAM is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 16 August 1997.

Is R670 NAM safe to buy?

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