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R980 CDB

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,549 mi
Last recorded37,549 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 CDB
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 37,549 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 36,937 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 36,330 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 35,646 miles

REAR TYRE HAS CUT IN TREAD BUT NOT YET DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH THE PLYS OR CORDS

Pass 17 Apr 2009 35,092 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 32,212 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 32,212 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 29,045 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 29,045 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 23,842 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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R980 CDB is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R980 CDB, 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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How do I check the history of R980 CDB?

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What year was R980 CDB registered?

R980 CDB is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 11 April 1998.

Is R980 CDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R980 CDB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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