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Y538 NRK

2001 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,654 mi
Last recorded42,654 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha TDM85023,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 NRK
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 42,654 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 37,107 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 35,647 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 33,683 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 30,859 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 28,877 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 20,362 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 17,180 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 16,608 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 16,105 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 15,444 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 14,205 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 14,202 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 14,047 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 13,081 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 11,165 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 8,700 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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Y538 NRK is a 2001 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y538 NRK, 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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What year was Y538 NRK registered?

Y538 NRK is a 2001 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 17 August 2001.

Is Y538 NRK safe to buy?

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