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R995 KFG

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,068 mi
Last recorded48,068 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR995 KFG
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2013 48,068 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

battery flat advise charge or replace

Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,068 miles

battery flat advise charge or replace

Pass 21 Feb 2012 38,279 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 34,284 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear tyre has a repair in it

Pass 17 Oct 2009 24,795 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 20,008 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 18,844 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 16,394 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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R995 KFG is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R995 KFG, 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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R995 KFG is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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