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R409 OGN

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,618 mi
Last recorded16,618 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 OGN
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 16,618 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 16,618 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 16,544 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 16,544 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 16,506 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 15,979 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 15,453 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 14,433 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 13,899 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 13,899 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 13,877 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 12,979 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 12,979 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2007 8,154 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 7,660 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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R409 OGN is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 27,149 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 R409 OGN, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R409 OGN registered?

R409 OGN is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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