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N136 MBJ

1996 Yamaha TDM850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,506 mi
Last recorded76,506 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TDM85029,185 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN136 MBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 76,506 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 76,506 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 75,702 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2015 73,002 miles

Fr tyre perished , requires changing

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,313 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,311 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 64,496 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 64,472 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Fail 22 May 2010 60,248 miles

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 22 May 2010 60,248 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 54,848 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 48,818 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

clutch lever pivot worn

Fail 7 May 2008 48,800 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

clutch lever pivot worn

Pass 22 May 2007 44,860 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 May 2006 41,082 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 41,000 miles

Offside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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N136 MBJ is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N136 MBJ, 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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N136 MBJ is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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