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N259 MAF

1996 Yamaha TDM850

Multi-colour Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,726 mi
Last recorded52,726 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TDM85029,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN259 MAF
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 52,726 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 52,417 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 52,382 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 52,329 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 51,721 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 50,994 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 49,603 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 49,060 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 49,060 miles

Centre Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 47,599 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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N259 MAF is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850 in Multi-colour with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N259 MAF, 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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N259 MAF is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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