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Y983 HDT

2001 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

32,547 mi
Last recorded32,547 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha TDM85023,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY983 HDT
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 32,547 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 31,809 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 29,144 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 27,455 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 26,539 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 26,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 26,147 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 25,994 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 25,976 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 25,921 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 25,870 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 25,664 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 25,228 miles

rear brake lever pivot a little worn

Pass 26 Apr 2011 24,596 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 23,677 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 21,975 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 19,992 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 17,101 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 13,361 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 HDT is a 2001 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y983 HDT, 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 HDT registered?

Y983 HDT is a 2001 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y983 HDT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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