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L843 KBM

1994 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,861 mi
Last recorded58,861 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 Yamaha TDM85032,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL843 KBM
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 58,861 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swing arm (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2014 58,831 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear brake pads may be coming apart

Pass 23 Nov 2013 55,166 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 55,166 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 48,975 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn and scored

Fail 24 Aug 2012 48,975 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc worn and scored

Pass 20 Aug 2011 39,967 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 39,967 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 32,305 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 31,090 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 31,036 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 31,036 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 28,399 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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L843 KBM is a 1994 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L843 KBM, 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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L843 KBM is a 1994 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 3 May 1994.

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