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N478 JGS

1996 Yamaha TDM850

Purple Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,774 mi
Last recorded30,774 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TDM85029,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN478 JGS
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 30,774 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 30,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 30,101 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 30,101 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 29,181 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 28,755 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 21,572 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 21,572 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 16,995 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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N478 JGS is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850 in Purple with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N478 JGS, 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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N478 JGS is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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