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L348 LUD

1994 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,548 mi
Last recorded38,548 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha TDM85032,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL348 LUD
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 38,548 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 38,548 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 38,519 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 38,417 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 36,249 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 35,774 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2016 34,974 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 34,183 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 32,093 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 32,093 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 29,857 miles

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2012 28,949 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 28,311 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 26,226 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 26,114 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 25,989 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 May 2006 23,004 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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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L348 LUD is a 1994 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L348 LUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L348 LUD registered?

L348 LUD is a 1994 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 20 May 1994.

Is L348 LUD safe to buy?

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