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J255 AUG

1991 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,560 mi
Last recorded62,560 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha TDM85037,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ255 AUG
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 62,560 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 62,032 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 62,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 61,232 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 60,021 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 58,849 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 58,811 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 56,350 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 53,009 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 53,009 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 49,952 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 46,186 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 46,186 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 41,237 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 40,852 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Jul 2012 40,567 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 40,000 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 40,000 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 40,000 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 39,999 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 39,414 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 38,263 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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J255 AUG is a 1991 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 J255 AUG, 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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What year was J255 AUG registered?

J255 AUG is a 1991 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 19 November 1991.

Is J255 AUG safe to buy?

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