MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,882 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Upper Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)
Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Centre Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Offside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Upper Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Upper Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Centre Rear Upper Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
How Reliable is the Yamaha TDM850?
Based on 22,526 MOT tests across 2,062 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L985 PYG is a 1994 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 L985 PYG, 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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What year was L985 PYG registered?
L985 PYG is a 1994 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 20 April 1994.
Is L985 PYG safe to buy?
The MOT history for L985 PYG shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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