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S506 VAY

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

33,790 mi
Last recorded33,790 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS506 VAY
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 33,790 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 30,357 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 30,357 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 27,439 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 26,483 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 26,483 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 25,805 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 24,764 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively new pads need bedding in (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 24,764 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively new pads need bedding in (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 24,397 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Left hand grip slight movement

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 24,362 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front tyre wearing unevenly

Left hand grip slight movement

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 23,165 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 21,888 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 21,097 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 20,500 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 16,142 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 13,189 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 10,716 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 10,482 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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S506 VAY is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S506 VAY, 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 S506 VAY registered?

S506 VAY is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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