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N701 NMW

1996 Yamaha TDM850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

26,496 mi
Last recorded26,496 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TDM85029,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN701 NMW
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 26,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 22,370 miles

bottom shock bush worn

engine mnt bolt loose

front brake binding

Pass 2 Mar 2012 59,534 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 56,849 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 56,839 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 54,527 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 54,524 miles

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Rear Brake component is fractured (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 52,293 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 52,238 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2008 48,363 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 48,350 miles

Centre Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 40,279 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2005 36,232 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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N701 NMW is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 N701 NMW, 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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What year was N701 NMW registered?

N701 NMW is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 3 July 1996.

Is N701 NMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N701 NMW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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