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R752 SBL

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

34,946 mi
Last recorded34,946 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR752 SBL
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 34,946 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 34,945 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 34,757 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 33,947 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 32,386 miles

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour tinted. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 31,566 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 30,327 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 28,778 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 27,164 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 24,675 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 23,180 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 23,050 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 22,196 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 21,677 miles

rear tyre near limit

Pass 8 Aug 2008 20,703 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 19,451 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 19,451 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 17,569 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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R752 SBL is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R752 SBL, 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 R752 SBL registered?

R752 SBL is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R752 SBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R752 SBL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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