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R963 CDV

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,350 mi
Last recorded8,350 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR963 CDV
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 8,350 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 8,176 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 7,876 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 7,876 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 7,600 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 7,600 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 7,010 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 6,983 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 6,001 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 5,306 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 4,974 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 4,680 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 4,423 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 4,274 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 4 May 2007 4,274 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 3,877 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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R963 CDV is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R963 CDV, 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 R963 CDV registered?

R963 CDV is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R963 CDV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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