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R847 SLD

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

39,952 mi
Last recorded39,952 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR847 SLD
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 39,952 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust system becoming corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2023 37,872 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 34,488 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 34,014 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 33,566 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 33,566 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 33,566 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 33,484 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 33,093 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 33,093 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2013 31,017 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 29,562 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 27,149 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 27,149 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2010 24,694 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 22,741 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 22,044 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 20,115 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 18,133 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 17,523 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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R847 SLD is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R847 SLD, 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 R847 SLD registered?

R847 SLD is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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