CarVerify

Free Car Check

S515 NSR

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,251 mi
Last recorded19,251 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS515 NSR
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 19,251 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 18,122 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 17,500 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 14,753 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 14,753 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 14,515 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 13,199 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 11,352 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 10,987 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 10,403 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 9,857 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 8,900 miles

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

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 7,941 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 7,451 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

half of stop lights inoperative

half of tail-lights inoperative

Pass 8 Dec 2007 6,577 miles

clutch lever bent

Pass 16 May 2007 5,983 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 5,530 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 4,882 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
Full Yamaha TDM850 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S515 NSR is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S515 NSR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S515 NSR?

You can check the full history of S515 NSR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S515 NSR registered?

S515 NSR is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 5 November 1998.

Is S515 NSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S515 NSR shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S515 NSR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S515 NSR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.