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J217 DGH

1991 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

29,907 mi
Last recorded29,907 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1991 Yamaha TDM85037,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ217 DGH
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 29,907 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 29,907 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 29,660 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 29,659 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 29,658 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 29,501 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 45,931 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 44,937 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear footrests slightly worn/loose

Fail 20 Jun 2011 44,924 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear footrests slightly worn/loose

Pass 4 Jun 2010 44,013 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 44,011 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2009 42,078 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 42,028 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 41,998 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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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J217 DGH is a 1991 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J217 DGH, 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.

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J217 DGH is a 1991 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 10 October 1991.

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