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S403 CWL

1999 Yamaha TDM850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

57,852 mi
Last recorded57,852 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha TDM85025,592 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS403 CWL
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 57,852 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 57,205 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 55,408 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 55,366 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 53,927 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 49,408 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 43,008 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 43,008 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies STOP LAMP DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE FOOT BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 42,120 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 40,141 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 38,584 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 38,560 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

slight notch in headrace bearing.

Pass 31 May 2013 37,297 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 36,170 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 36,161 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension component cracked (2.4.A.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Rear position light,one of two bulbs not working.

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 32,847 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 27,225 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 19,325 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 18,481 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 18,470 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 17,989 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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S403 CWL is a 1999 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 1999 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 25,592 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 S403 CWL, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S403 CWL is a 1999 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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