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N126 PUL

1996 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,140 mi
Last recorded2,140 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TDM85029,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN126 PUL
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 2,140 miles

Clean bike before next MOT...bio hazard!

Pass 5 Aug 2025 1,700 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Fork Brace Missing

Fail 5 Aug 2025 1,700 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Fork Brace Missing

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2024

Chain guard missing

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021

Chain guard missing

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and broken under (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2020

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess crush drive and bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and broken under (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2018
Pass 8 Jun 2017
Pass 3 Jun 2016
Pass 10 Jun 2015
Pass 28 May 2014

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 24,552 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 22,790 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 22,790 miles

Inner Rear Lower Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

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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N126 PUL is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 29,185 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 N126 PUL, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N126 PUL is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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