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L174 GYL

1993 Yamaha TDM850

White Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,226 mi
Last recorded39,226 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha TDM85030,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL174 GYL
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 39,226 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 39,226 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 38,740 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Sep 2016 38,651 miles

Both tyres low in centre of tread

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 38,651 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc lipped and worn.

Rear outer brake pad low

Pass 21 Mar 2014 34,251 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 34,230 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 23,367 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 23,362 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 23,213 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 23,213 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 23,041 miles

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 23,041 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 22,901 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 22,438 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 21,934 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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L174 GYL is a 1993 Yamaha TDM850 in White with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L174 GYL, 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 L174 GYL registered?

L174 GYL is a 1993 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 December 1993.

Is L174 GYL safe to buy?

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