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R143 VUX

1999 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,063 mi
Last recorded18,063 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Yamaha TDM85025,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 VUX
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 18,063 miles

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 17,836 miles

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

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 15,490 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 15,490 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 12,806 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 12,806 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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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R143 VUX is a 1999 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 25,592 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 R143 VUX, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R143 VUX registered?

R143 VUX is a 1999 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 7 December 1999.

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