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T255 VPU

1999 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,331 mi
Last recorded82,331 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Yamaha TDM85025,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT255 VPU
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 82,331 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front wheel bearings slightly rough

Pass 15 Oct 2021 82,317 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 82,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 82,072 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 79,955 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 77,979 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn BOTH (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 76,611 miles

"pass" light switch not working

Pass 23 Sep 2010 74,879 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 74,879 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 74,876 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 74,505 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 62,989 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 51,278 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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T255 VPU is a 1999 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T255 VPU, 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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What year was T255 VPU registered?

T255 VPU is a 1999 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 9 August 1999.

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