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N756 JLK

1996 Yamaha TDM850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,374 mi
Last recorded41,374 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TDM85029,185 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN756 JLK
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 41,374 miles

oil leaks from engine

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 40,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 40,589 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Cracked swinging arm (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2022 40,135 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 40,135 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 39,991 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 77,191 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 77,191 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 66,841 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 49,527 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012
Pass 17 Mar 2011 31,095 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 28,135 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 24,914 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 24,460 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 24,248 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 24,212 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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N756 JLK is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N756 JLK, 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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N756 JLK is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 5 April 1996.

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