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N789 VWN

1996 Yamaha TDM850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,103 mi
Last recorded53,103 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TDM85029,185 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN789 VWN
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 53,103 miles

body work secured with tape .

unable to open fuel cap but not leaking .

Pass 30 Sep 2011 48,228 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 48,228 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 43,463 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 42,282 miles

ADVISE...REAR DISC SCORED

Pass 25 Oct 2007 40,220 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 38,858 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2006 38,750 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 31,714 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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N789 VWN is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850 in Yellow 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 N789 VWN, 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 N789 VWN registered?

N789 VWN is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 27 May 1996.

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