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Y983 BNG

2001 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

24,935 mi
Last recorded24,935 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha TDM85023,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY983 BNG
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 24,935 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 24,417 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 24,417 miles

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up sproket carrier (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2023 21,808 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 21,788 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 21,632 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 19,748 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 16,632 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 15,766 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 15,352 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 14,082 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 12,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 12,104 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 11,495 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 11,301 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 10,790 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 10,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 9,550 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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Y983 BNG is a 2001 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 Y983 BNG, 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 Y983 BNG registered?

Y983 BNG is a 2001 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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