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R993 OEE

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

32,269 mi
Last recorded32,269 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR993 OEE
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 32,269 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 31,515 miles

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))

Rear CUT IN TYRE TREAD

Pass 17 May 2024 30,285 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 30,123 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 29,951 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 29,348 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 29,348 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 29,328 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 28,654 miles

surface rusting on rear swinging arm

Fail 19 Jul 2014 28,643 miles

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 27,828 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 26,279 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 25,697 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,761 miles

front fork damper seal dust covers split

Pass 22 Aug 2008 22,164 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 22,164 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 17,730 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 12,755 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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R993 OEE is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R993 OEE, 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 R993 OEE registered?

R993 OEE is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R993 OEE safe to buy?

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