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N831 PUV

1996 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,951 mi
Last recorded49,951 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TDM85029,185 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN831 PUV
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 49,951 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 48,483 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 48,200 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))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 48,200 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2011

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,529 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 41,495 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 41,495 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 39,026 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 36,539 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 10 Feb 2007 36,539 miles

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

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2006 35,284 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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N831 PUV is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N831 PUV, 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 N831 PUV registered?

N831 PUV is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 12 June 1996.

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