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J938 ODD

1992 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,983 mi
Last recorded70,983 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha TDM85038,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ938 ODD
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 70,983 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 70,526 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 70,516 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

coolant low in expasion tank

fastner missing from offside upper tank panel

nearside rider footrest rubber worn and braking away from mounting

pointer on speedo missing/broken

sounds as if there is an air leak on carbs or manifold intakes

Pass 8 Jun 2006 65,003 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 65,003 miles

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

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

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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J938 ODD is a 1992 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 38,114 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 J938 ODD, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J938 ODD registered?

J938 ODD is a 1992 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 10 April 1992.

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