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L790 EDV

1994 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,604 mi
Last recorded87,604 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha TDM85032,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL790 EDV
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 87,604 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2025 87,604 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 80,979 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Aug 2024 80,970 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 80,901 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 80,901 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 80,860 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 80,860 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 75,093 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 75,086 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 59,391 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 49,575 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 49,555 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 49,555 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 48,423 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 20,861 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 20,319 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 20,295 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 20,071 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 19,759 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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L790 EDV is a 1994 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L790 EDV, 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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L790 EDV is a 1994 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 10 March 1994.

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