MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,097 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
How Reliable is the Yamaha TDM850?
Based on 22,526 MOT tests across 2,062 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S278 JGN is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 S278 JGN, 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 S278 JGN registered?
S278 JGN is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 17 October 1998.
Is S278 JGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for S278 JGN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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