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M387 BLC

1994 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

22,044 mi
Last recorded22,044 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 1994 Yamaha TDM85032,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM387 BLC
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 22,044 miles

Exhaust slightly loose Bolt missing in mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 20,332 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 18,913 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 18,907 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 18,495 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 18,358 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 17,809 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 14,950 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

clutch lever pivot slight worn

Fail 21 Aug 2013 14,897 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

clutch lever pivot slight worn

Pass 20 Aug 2012 38,785 miles

wear in clutch lever pivot

Pass 7 Jul 2011 38,714 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 36,513 miles

front brake lever reserve travel at limit

Pass 24 Jun 2009 34,282 miles

front brake lever travel at limit

o/s headlamp low beam not working

Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,199 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 33,121 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

front brake lever reserve travel at limit

rear disc pad wear at limit

Pass 11 Jun 2007 32,192 miles

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

front brake lever reserve travel at limit

Pass 29 May 2006 30,349 miles

Front brake lever reserve travel at limit.

Front tyre tread wearing unevenly.

Headlamp aim low.

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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M387 BLC is a 1994 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M387 BLC, 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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M387 BLC is a 1994 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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