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Y461 RBD

2001 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

45,811 mi
Last recorded45,811 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha TDM85023,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY461 RBD
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 45,811 miles

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 45,811 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 44,698 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 44,698 miles

Brake clevis joint insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 43,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front tyre worn unevenly and close to limit

Pass 18 Apr 2023 41,925 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 39,627 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 36,600 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 34,202 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 34,199 miles

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2019 31,378 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front mudguard mounting broken

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Horn loose

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

Screw in rear tyre

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned steering alignment (2.4 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 31,378 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front mudguard mounting broken

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Horn loose

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

Screw in rear tyre

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned steering alignment (2.4 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 28,673 miles

212ccddf

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 28,028 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Central Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 27,681 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 27,025 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 23,475 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 23,306 miles

O/S/F mudguard mounting bracket fractured.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 22,945 miles

Offside front mudguard mounting bracket fractured

Rear tyre valve perished

Pass 2 Feb 2011 22,494 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 21,120 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 18,342 miles

front fender mount cracked (front right)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 14,680 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 12,395 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 10,055 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 10,052 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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Y461 RBD is a 2001 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 23,664 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 Y461 RBD, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y461 RBD is a 2001 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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