MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,331 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn BOTH (3.2.A1l)
"pass" light switch not working
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)
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)
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))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the Yamaha TDM850?
Based on 22,526 MOT tests across 2,062 vehicles.
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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.
Is T255 VPU safe to buy?
The MOT history for T255 VPU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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