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K481 NSL

1993 Yamaha TDM850

Green Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,530 mi
Last recorded39,530 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha TDM85030,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK481 NSL
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 39,530 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 39,190 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 38,440 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 37,891 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 37,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2020 36,695 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 36,233 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 35,929 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 35,929 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 35,483 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 35,173 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 34,962 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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K481 NSL is a 1993 Yamaha TDM850 in Green with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 K481 NSL, 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 K481 NSL registered?

K481 NSL is a 1993 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 5 July 1993.

Is K481 NSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K481 NSL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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