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Y499 BGA

2001 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,856 mi
Last recorded43,856 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Yamaha TDM85023,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY499 BGA
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 43,856 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 43,484 miles

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2016 37,146 miles

Front Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 37,146 miles

Front Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 35,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 35,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,591 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 31,642 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 31,642 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 27,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 19,336 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 11,560 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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Y499 BGA is a 2001 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 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 Y499 BGA, 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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Y499 BGA is a 2001 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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