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M955 RKN

1995 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,749 mi
Last recorded49,749 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha TDM85028,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM955 RKN
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 49,749 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 49,749 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 49,596 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Incorrect chain link fitted

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 49,594 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached Shock lower mounting fractured (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Incorrect chain link fitted

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2011 47,620 miles

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

aftermarket exhaust system fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2010 44,733 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 43,636 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 38,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 37,494 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 37,449 miles

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

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 36,702 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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M955 RKN is a 1995 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 28,326 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 M955 RKN, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M955 RKN is a 1995 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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