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K103 EFL

1993 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,550 mi
Last recorded40,550 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha TDM85030,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK103 EFL
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 40,550 miles

Front tyre has slight cracking in sidewall

Fail 19 Jun 2025 40,550 miles

Front tyre has slight cracking in sidewall

Front Brake hose connection leaking Banjo to master cylinder (1.1.12 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 39,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 39,269 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 38,576 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Rear tyre repair to close to the side wall

Pass 14 May 2022 33,634 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 33,412 miles

ran out of fuel at end of mot

Pass 21 Jun 2014 32,956 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 18,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 50,412 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 50,240 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 50,235 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 49,435 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 47,924 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 45,010 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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K103 EFL is a 1993 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 30,455 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 K103 EFL, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K103 EFL registered?

K103 EFL is a 1993 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 18 May 1993.

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