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S428 AUD

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,336 mi
Last recorded36,336 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS428 AUD
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 36,336 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 36,325 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 36,276 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in mid section box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 36,220 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 36,206 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 36,095 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 34,399 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 32,506 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 31,107 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 31,099 miles

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 29,032 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 29,032 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 27,371 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 27,371 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 25,553 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 21,653 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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S428 AUD is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S428 AUD, 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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S428 AUD is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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