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L283 DPK

1994 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

40,124 mi
Last recorded40,124 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha TDM85032,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL283 DPK
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 40,124 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2025 40,124 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged replaced valve (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 39,875 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 39,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight smear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 39,742 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2022 39,083 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 39,083 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 38,376 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush dust seals worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 37,734 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 37,734 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 37,044 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 37,044 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose suspect carrier bearing? (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose silencer loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 36,160 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 36,160 miles

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 36,019 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 35,166 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated loose fitting rear silencer (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 35,166 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated loose fitting rear silencer (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 34,722 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 34,251 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 34,251 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2012 33,218 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 32,353 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 31,503 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 30,671 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 30,671 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 29,612 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 26,893 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 26,893 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 22,406 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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L283 DPK is a 1994 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 L283 DPK, 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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L283 DPK is a 1994 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 5 January 1994.

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