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J230 DGH

1991 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,926 mi
Last recorded60,926 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha TDM85037,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ230 DGH
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 60,926 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 59,817 miles

Central Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 58,718 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 57,760 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 53,376 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 52,943 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 52,943 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 50,573 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 50,573 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 48,988 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 48,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 45,551 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 May 2011 39,375 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 May 2011 39,375 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,929 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 29,930 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 29,244 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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J230 DGH is a 1991 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J230 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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J230 DGH is a 1991 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 12 November 1991.

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