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L472 NMY

1994 Yamaha TDM850

Green Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

53,911 mi
Last recorded53,911 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha TDM85032,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL472 NMY
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 53,911 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 53,364 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 52,582 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 47,681 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2021 39,830 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2021 39,830 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 35,346 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front suspension has reduced dampening affect

Front tyre rubber slightly perished

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil L/H (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 35,346 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front suspension has reduced dampening affect

Front tyre rubber slightly perished

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil L/H (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working Front switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 35,329 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 35,252 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 35,244 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 35,047 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 34,895 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 May 2012 34,893 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 34,726 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2010 33,916 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 33,622 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 32,563 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 32,330 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2007 32,330 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 31,858 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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

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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L472 NMY is a 1994 Yamaha TDM850 in Green with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L472 NMY, 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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L472 NMY is a 1994 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 30 March 1994.

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