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R934 SSW

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

49,865 mi
Last recorded49,865 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR934 SSW
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 49,865 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 49,581 miles

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

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 49,339 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 48,805 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 48,805 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 48,471 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 May 2013 47,734 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 47,734 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 46,853 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 46,853 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 May 2011 38,729 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 32,192 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 24,161 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 23,249 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 23,134 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 22,750 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 22,750 miles

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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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R934 SSW is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R934 SSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R934 SSW registered?

R934 SSW is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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