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R355 PCW

1998 Yamaha Tdm 850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,308 mi
Last recorded17,308 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Tdm 85031,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 PCW
MakeYamaha
ModelTdm 850
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 17,308 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 16,078 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 16,078 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 13,558 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 12,544 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 10,071 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tdm 850?

Based on 1,128 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess 9
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R355 PCW is a 1998 Yamaha Tdm 850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Tdm 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 31,415 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 Tdm 850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R355 PCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tdm 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Tdm 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R355 PCW registered?

R355 PCW is a 1998 Yamaha Tdm 850, first registered on 18 April 1998.

Is R355 PCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R355 PCW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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