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R892 NLJ

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,032 mi
Last recorded40,032 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR892 NLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 40,032 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 40,025 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front tyre on minimum limit.

Rear tyre on minimum limit.

Pass 19 May 2015 36,622 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 36,622 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 36,622 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 36,622 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 35,231 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 29,304 miles

Inner Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Aug 2009 28,029 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 27,284 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 12 Sep 2005 23,871 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 23,871 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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R892 NLJ is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R892 NLJ, 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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R892 NLJ is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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