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S38 JMO

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

68,496 mi
Last recorded68,496 miles
Recorded on8 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS38 JMO
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2020 68,496 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 65,834 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 60,287 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 53,642 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 45,620 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 42,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 42,060 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 40,851 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,390 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 40,061 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 39,092 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 38,004 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 37,997 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 May 2008 34,726 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 33,690 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 30,343 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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S38 JMO is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S38 JMO, 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 S38 JMO registered?

S38 JMO is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S38 JMO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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