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L130 SWU

1994 Yamaha TDM850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,116 mi
Last recorded42,116 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1994 Yamaha TDM85032,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL130 SWU
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 42,116 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 42,116 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 41,115 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 41,114 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 39,704 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp converter fitted.

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 39,704 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp converter fitted.

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 36,678 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 35,438 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 35,438 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,102 miles

Ehaust noisey.

Split rear mudgaurd.

Front tyre close to legal limit.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 36,305 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 36,305 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,298 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 36,298 miles

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

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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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L130 SWU is a 1994 Yamaha TDM850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 32,318 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 L130 SWU, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L130 SWU registered?

L130 SWU is a 1994 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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