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FC02 LBF

2002 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,825 mi
Last recorded26,825 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha TDM85022,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 LBF
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 26,825 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 26,352 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 25,902 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 25,902 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 25,362 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 24,538 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 23,716 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2019 22,853 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 22,567 miles

Central Front Headlamp slightly discoloured headlight discoloured (1.2.1)

Exhaust noisy aftermarket pipes (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 19,663 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 19,663 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 16,250 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 15,505 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 15,244 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 15,244 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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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FC02 LBF is a 2002 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 22,477 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 FC02 LBF, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FC02 LBF registered?

FC02 LBF is a 2002 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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The MOT history for FC02 LBF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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