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S557 KSA

1998 Yamaha Tdm

Silver Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,854 mi
Last recorded38,854 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Tdm30,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS557 KSA
MakeYamaha
ModelTdm
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 38,854 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 34,449 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 27,898 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 27,815 miles

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,508 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2008 21,796 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2007 18,237 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 17,324 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 14,316 miles

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

advise headlamp fitted with beam pattern adjusters

Fail 16 Aug 2005 14,282 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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))

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tdm?

Based on 2,530 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
235
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 33
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 14
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S557 KSA is a 1998 Yamaha Tdm in Silver with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Tdm models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 30,830 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 Tdm fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S557 KSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tdm typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Tdm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S557 KSA registered?

S557 KSA is a 1998 Yamaha Tdm, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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