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N227 RPJ

1995 Yamaha TDM850

Purple Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

31,884 mi
Last recorded31,884 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha TDM85028,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN227 RPJ
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 31,884 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 31,884 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 31,279 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2024 30,540 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 29,452 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 29,129 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 28,793 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 28,498 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 28,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 28 May 2019 28,280 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber likely to become detached snapped (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 27,770 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2017 27,367 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 26,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 26,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 26,067 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 25,940 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2013 25,315 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 24,731 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 23,245 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 18,862 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 18,173 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 15,508 miles

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

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

offside front mudguard mount cracked off

Pass 17 Apr 2007 13,453 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 13,404 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 10,095 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 10,044 miles

Centre Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front 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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N227 RPJ is a 1995 Yamaha TDM850 in Purple with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 N227 RPJ, 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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N227 RPJ is a 1995 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 10 August 1995.

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