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K496 VKR

2002 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,502 mi
Last recorded22,502 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha TDM85022,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK496 VKR
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 22,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front shock absorber dust cover starting to perish

Pass 27 Aug 2020 22,471 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 22,477 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 21,816 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 20,981 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 20,981 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 20,883 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 20,824 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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K496 VKR is a 2002 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 22,477 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 K496 VKR, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K496 VKR registered?

K496 VKR is a 2002 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is K496 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K496 VKR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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