MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,690 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
front exhaust has been poorly repaired
front tyre underinflated
rear tyre underinflated
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
exhaust repaired
os wheel adjuster broken
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Yamaha TDM850?
Based on 22,526 MOT tests across 2,062 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L286 OAL is a 1994 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 L286 OAL, 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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L286 OAL is a 1994 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 23 April 1994.
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