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N980 MCK

1996 Yamaha TDM850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

44,535 mi
Last recorded44,535 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TDM85029,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN980 MCK
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 44,535 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 44,444 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 43,926 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 43,853 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 43,852 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2019 43,736 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 43,175 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 42,159 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 40,055 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 40,055 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 38,270 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 38,270 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2014 36,934 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 36,934 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 35,168 miles

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

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

The front brake is binding slightly

There is alot of travel in the rear brake pedal.

Pass 31 Mar 2012 33,752 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 32,662 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 12 Apr 2011 32,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 29,336 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 25,831 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 25,629 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 25,026 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 24,240 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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N980 MCK is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N980 MCK, 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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N980 MCK is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 19 June 1996.

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