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T818 EJM

1999 Yamaha Tdm 850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,833 mi
Last recorded44,833 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Tdm 85027,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT818 EJM
MakeYamaha
ModelTdm 850
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 44,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 44,833 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 44,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 44,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 44,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 44,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 40,966 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 40,958 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 38,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 33,487 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Jun 2009 29,462 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 2 Jun 2009 29,462 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Apr 2008 24,136 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 24,095 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 38,507 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tdm 850?

Based on 1,128 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess 9
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T818 EJM is a 1999 Yamaha Tdm 850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Tdm 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 27,119 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 850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T818 EJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tdm 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha Tdm 850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T818 EJM is a 1999 Yamaha Tdm 850, first registered on 13 May 1999.

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