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K121 VNV

1992 Yamaha TDM850

Purple Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,496 mi
Last recorded29,496 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha TDM85038,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK121 VNV
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 29,496 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 29,147 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 28,419 miles

Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 17 Jul 2018 28,055 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 28,035 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2017 27,021 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 27,021 miles

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 5 May 2016 24,995 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 23,856 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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K121 VNV is a 1992 Yamaha TDM850 in Purple with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K121 VNV, 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 K121 VNV registered?

K121 VNV is a 1992 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 28 August 1992.

Is K121 VNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K121 VNV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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