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Y296 LCF

2001 Yamaha Tdm 850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,960 mi
Last recorded50,960 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Tdm 85023,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY296 LCF
MakeYamaha
ModelTdm 850
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 50,960 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 50,960 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 50,893 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 50,607 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 50,600 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 50,252 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 50,252 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2017 50,024 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 50,013 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 48,836 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 48,817 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 48,817 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 46,518 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 44,661 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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Y296 LCF is a 2001 Yamaha Tdm 850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Tdm 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 23,891 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 Y296 LCF, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha Tdm 850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y296 LCF registered?

Y296 LCF is a 2001 Yamaha Tdm 850, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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