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K176 FYE

1993 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

298 mi
Last recorded298 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha TDM85030,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK176 FYE
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 298 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 249 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 50 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 49,580 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear tail lamp loose

wiring loose under seat

Pass 27 Apr 2022 48,419 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 May 2021 48,390 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nearside stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 47,222 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose has been crushed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Two engine mount bolts missing, one each side

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 45,238 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 45,238 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 44,921 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 42,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Mar 2015 37,062 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 37,062 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 32,348 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 28,667 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

advise handle bars slightly bent

Pass 12 May 2012 27,994 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,900 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 26,563 miles

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

rear sprocket carrier bearing worn

Pass 12 Mar 2009 25,214 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 24,998 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 24,871 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 24,541 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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K176 FYE is a 1993 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K176 FYE, 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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K176 FYE is a 1993 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 26 May 1993.

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