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Y473 MWL

2001 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

54,221 mi
Last recorded54,221 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha TDM85023,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY473 MWL
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 54,221 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 51,408 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 50,011 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 49,435 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 47,831 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 47,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 42,625 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 40,355 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 38,543 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 38,543 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 34,749 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 29,834 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 24,475 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 24,475 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 17,812 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 15,070 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 14,503 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 13,178 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 11,102 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 10,208 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 8,705 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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Y473 MWL is a 2001 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y473 MWL, 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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Y473 MWL is a 2001 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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