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R746 OTA

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

26,133 mi
Last recorded26,133 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR746 OTA
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 26,133 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 25,883 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 25,829 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 25,754 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 25,661 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 25,599 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 25,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

slight dragging on front brakes

Pass 21 May 2012 25,270 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 23,941 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 23,941 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 23,935 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 23,273 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 37,269 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 28,067 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 27,626 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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R746 OTA is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R746 OTA, 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 R746 OTA registered?

R746 OTA is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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