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N656 EKL

1996 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,311 mi
Last recorded28,311 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TDM85029,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN656 EKL
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 28,311 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 28,151 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 27,749 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 25,271 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 24,222 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 24,222 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 20,406 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 20,334 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 20,171 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 19,815 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))

front tyre is perishing

Pass 20 Aug 2011 19,761 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 19,479 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 19,372 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 19,179 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 19,169 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 18,040 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 18,040 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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N656 EKL is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N656 EKL, 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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N656 EKL is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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