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R729 ODP

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,390 mi
Last recorded48,390 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR729 ODP
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 48,390 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 48,299 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 10 May 2014 47,784 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 31 May 2013 47,216 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 46,986 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 46,575 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 46,575 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 46,422 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 46,421 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 45,387 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 45,384 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2008 44,026 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 40,460 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 39,471 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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R729 ODP is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R729 ODP, 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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R729 ODP is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 21 February 1998.

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