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L738 LWY

1993 Yamaha TDM850

Green Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,917 mi
Last recorded36,917 miles
Recorded on15 May 2006
Typical for 1993 Yamaha TDM85030,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL738 LWY
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2006 36,917 miles

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

n/s dip beam not working †shallow cut in rear tyre

Fail 2 May 2006 36,901 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

n/s dip beam not working †cut in front tyre tread

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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L738 LWY is a 1993 Yamaha TDM850 in Green with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 30,455 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 L738 LWY, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L738 LWY registered?

L738 LWY is a 1993 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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