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R756 VGC

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,084 mi
Last recorded61,084 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR756 VGC
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 61,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 60,293 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 60,180 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 58,646 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Fork seal weeping

Pass 18 Apr 2019 56,242 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 56,242 miles

Rear Brake component insecure rear brake pad pin locking device missing pin could move (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 52,010 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 51,737 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn front and rear (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion fork cover seals corroded os ns (2.3.3)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded general (6.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 50,912 miles

advise worn fork seal dust covers

Pass 21 Mar 2014 49,300 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 49,266 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 49,245 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 48,499 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 44,492 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 44,477 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 40,997 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 40,537 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 40,378 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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R756 VGC is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R756 VGC, 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 R756 VGC registered?

R756 VGC is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R756 VGC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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