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S131 AES

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,241 mi
Last recorded21,241 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS131 AES
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 21,241 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 20,928 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 20,928 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 18,815 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 18,235 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 18,145 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 16,973 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 16,205 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 15,125 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 13,884 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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S131 AES is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S131 AES, 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 S131 AES registered?

S131 AES is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S131 AES safe to buy?

The MOT history for S131 AES shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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