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L317 GBW

1993 Yamaha Tdm

Green Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,375 mi
Last recorded59,375 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Tdm36,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL317 GBW
MakeYamaha
ModelTdm
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2016 59,375 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 58,763 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Apr 2014 57,667 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear brake calipher pad pin holes worn.

Fail 21 Nov 2013 57,187 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 57,187 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 55,093 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2012 55,091 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 52,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 50,308 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 47,001 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 45,838 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 43,691 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 42,117 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tdm?

Based on 2,530 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
235
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 33
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 14
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L317 GBW is a 1993 Yamaha Tdm in Green with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha Tdm models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 36,304 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 Tdm fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L317 GBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tdm typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Yamaha Tdm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L317 GBW registered?

L317 GBW is a 1993 Yamaha Tdm, first registered on 17 August 1993.

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