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J971 LJK

1992 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

16,592 mi
Last recorded16,592 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1992 Yamaha TDM85038,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ971 LJK
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 16,592 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 16,539 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 16,539 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 15,516 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 14,378 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 13,271 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 63,034 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened Ball on lever end is missing (6.2.7 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 63,003 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 60,525 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 51,946 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 58,577 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 56,944 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 56,944 miles

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 53,838 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 53,838 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Fail 30 May 2014 52,794 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 May 2014 52,794 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 52,014 miles

Front Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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J971 LJK is a 1992 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J971 LJK, 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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J971 LJK is a 1992 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 7 February 1992.

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