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K176 GWA

1993 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,007 mi
Last recorded61,007 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha TDM85030,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK176 GWA
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 61,007 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 60,968 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2024 60,558 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 59,873 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 57,040 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 53,667 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 50,934 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 49,772 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 47,396 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 41,438 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 36,342 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 33,332 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 28,746 miles

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

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

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 GWA is a 1993 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GWA, 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 K176 GWA registered?

K176 GWA is a 1993 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 15 January 1993.

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