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N946 JLY

2003 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

6,362 mi
Last recorded6,362 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TDM85022,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN946 JLY
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2012 6,362 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle insecure (1.4.2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 31,351 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 31,160 miles

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

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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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N946 JLY is a 2003 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 22,666 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 N946 JLY, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N946 JLY registered?

N946 JLY is a 2003 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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