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H636 CHG

1991 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,597 mi
Last recorded53,597 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha TDM85037,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH636 CHG
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 53,597 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 53,111 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 52,794 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 52,540 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 52,540 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 52,540 miles

Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 51,970 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 51,410 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 51,403 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 51,396 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 51,082 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 51,082 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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H636 CHG is a 1991 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 37,072 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 H636 CHG, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H636 CHG registered?

H636 CHG is a 1991 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 3 June 1991.

Is H636 CHG safe to buy?

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