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R435 GNK

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

30,835 mi
Last recorded30,835 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 GNK
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 30,835 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 29,750 miles

Exhaust noisy exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT MUDGAURD BRAKET FRACTURED (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 29,750 miles

Front Brake excessively binding front brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding rear brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT MUDGAURD BRAKET FRACTURED (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 29,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 29,051 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 28,946 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 26,230 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 26,227 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 21,462 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 21,202 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 20,367 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 20,068 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 19,445 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 17,742 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 16,333 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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R435 GNK is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R435 GNK, 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 R435 GNK registered?

R435 GNK is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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