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M298 BUF

1994 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,432 mi
Last recorded54,432 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha TDM85032,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM298 BUF
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 54,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 52,673 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2014 52,446 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 51,754 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 51,750 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 51,747 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 50,210 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 47,664 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 45,086 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005

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

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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M298 BUF is a 1994 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M298 BUF, 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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M298 BUF is a 1994 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 25 August 1994.

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