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J997 ARR

1996 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

24,638 mi
Last recorded24,638 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TDM85029,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ997 ARR
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 24,638 miles

nearside rear position out

oil on front forks

Fail 4 Aug 2017 24,638 miles

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

nearside rear position out

oil on front forks

Pass 20 Sep 2014 24,613 miles

Nearside rear position lamp out

Fail 13 Sep 2014 24,605 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Nearside rear position lamp out

Fail 4 Jun 2005 24,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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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J997 ARR is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 29,185 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 J997 ARR, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J997 ARR registered?

J997 ARR is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is J997 ARR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J997 ARR shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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