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R85 AOV

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

25,788 mi
Last recorded25,788 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 AOV
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 25,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 25,547 miles

Front tyre under inflated

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 25,526 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyre under inflated

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 25,358 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2020 25,188 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 25,024 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 22,387 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 22,074 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 22,074 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 16,955 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 16,955 miles

Front Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 16,460 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 15,644 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 10,275 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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R85 AOV is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Black 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 R85 AOV, 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 R85 AOV registered?

R85 AOV is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 20 July 1998.

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