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N795 NHW

1996 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,027 mi
Last recorded17,027 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TDM85029,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN795 NHW
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 17,027 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 17,027 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 17,021 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 16,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 15,788 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 14,660 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 13,577 miles

Central Rear Exhaust slightly loose Exhaust clamp to silencer box has corroded away and become detached. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 13,577 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases several corrosion holes in end of collector box in front of the rear wheel, gasses leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust slightly loose Exhaust clamp to silencer box has corroded away and become detached. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 13,417 miles

Exhaust clamp rusted away.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blowing rusting away at joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 13,258 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 13,140 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned handlebars slightly out of alignment (2.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 12,775 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 12,207 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 11,935 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 11,526 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 10,752 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 10,563 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 26 May 2012 9,878 miles

Exhaust blowing at bottom of front downpipes slightly

Pass 21 May 2011 9,056 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 8,708 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 8,235 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 7,873 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 7,493 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 6,315 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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N795 NHW is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N795 NHW, 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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N795 NHW is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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