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N157 BMH

1996 Yamaha TDM850

Purple Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,240 mi
Last recorded46,240 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TDM85029,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 BMH
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 46,240 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 45,007 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 44,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 44,276 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose cush drive rubber worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 43,489 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 42,785 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 41,600 miles

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 40,467 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 38,623 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 38,623 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 37,670 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 36,595 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 35,795 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 32,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 30,576 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 29,764 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 29,764 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 28,549 miles

end cover missing swinging arm

Pass 2 Jul 2008 27,426 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 24,026 miles

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

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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N157 BMH is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850 in Purple with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 N157 BMH, 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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N157 BMH is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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