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N973 YCJ

1996 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,142 mi
Last recorded33,142 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TDM85029,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN973 YCJ
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 33,142 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 33,093 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 32,821 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 31,807 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 30,582 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 29,490 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 29,478 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 29,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 29,097 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 28,336 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 27,468 miles

Front Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 27,447 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 26,077 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 24,699 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 23,435 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 21,661 miles

1.slight leak on n/s front fork seal slight damage to number plate

Pass 30 Jul 2007 21,518 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 21,518 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 21,268 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 21,246 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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N973 YCJ is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N973 YCJ, 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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N973 YCJ is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 26 June 1996.

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