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L457 GJW

1994 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

22,926 mi
Last recorded22,926 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha TDM85032,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL457 GJW
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 22,926 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

LED headlight bulbs fitted

oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2025 22,926 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

LED headlight bulbs fitted

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2024 22,471 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

LED headlight bulbs fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2024 22,219 miles

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

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

LED headlight bulbs fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2023 20,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 20,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 19,346 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 19,346 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 17,452 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 15,590 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 14,686 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 14,520 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 10,696 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 May 2016 9,677 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 8,339 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 7,292 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 5,447 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 5,376 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 4,691 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 4,691 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 4,605 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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L457 GJW is a 1994 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L457 GJW, 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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What year was L457 GJW registered?

L457 GJW is a 1994 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 9 April 1994.

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