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L896 PYC

1994 Yamaha Tdm

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

25,904 mi
Last recorded25,904 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Tdm32,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL896 PYC
MakeYamaha
ModelTdm
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 25,904 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 25,904 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2016 25,672 miles

Rear suspension slightly stiff indicating a bearing or bush beggining to seize up.

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 25,672 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear suspension slightly stiff indicating a bearing or bush beggining to seize up.

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 38,806 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 33,589 miles

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

Speedo drive located incorrectly

Fail 26 Nov 2013 33,589 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Speedo drive located incorrectly

Fail 26 Nov 2012 31,506 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 31,506 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 25,888 miles

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

fork seals weaping

Pass 6 Jul 2010 23,830 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 23,768 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 23,441 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tdm?

Based on 2,530 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
235
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 33
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 14
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L896 PYC is a 1994 Yamaha Tdm in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha Tdm models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 32,472 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 Tdm fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L896 PYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tdm typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Yamaha Tdm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L896 PYC registered?

L896 PYC is a 1994 Yamaha Tdm, first registered on 5 July 1994.

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