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S323 LHN

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

43,249 mi
Last recorded43,249 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS323 LHN
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 43,249 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 42,863 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively CUSH DRIVE (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 42,422 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 41,039 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 39,306 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 36,447 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 36,428 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 32,929 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 32,102 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 32,047 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling n/s (35mm) and o/s(0mm) (2.4 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering n/s (35mm) and o/s(0mm) (2.4 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 30,938 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 28,485 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 26,468 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 26,468 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 23,468 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 23,594 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 23,542 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 23,536 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 23,470 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 23,465 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 23,300 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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S323 LHN is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S323 LHN, 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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S323 LHN is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 2 September 1998.

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