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R995 JGN

1998 Yamaha Tdm 850

Silver Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,617 mi
Last recorded60,617 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Tdm 85031,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR995 JGN
MakeYamaha
ModelTdm 850
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 60,617 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 60,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 57,146 miles

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 54,882 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 54,510 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 54,444 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 54,078 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 51,385 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 51,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 50,883 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 48,206 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 48,206 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 45,244 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 45,244 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 40,953 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 33,710 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 27,076 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 20,911 miles

front tyre on legal limit

Fail 21 Feb 2009 20,911 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front tyre on legal limit

Pass 27 Jul 2006 20,770 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tdm 850?

Based on 1,128 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess 9
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R995 JGN is a 1998 Yamaha Tdm 850 in Silver with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Tdm 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 31,415 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 Tdm 850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R995 JGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tdm 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Tdm 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R995 JGN registered?

R995 JGN is a 1998 Yamaha Tdm 850, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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