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S290 VPP

1999 Yamaha TDM850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,168 mi
Last recorded42,168 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Yamaha TDM85025,592 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS290 VPP
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2012 42,168 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 42,168 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 41,775 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 40,132 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 40,126 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Feb 2008 38,128 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 23,093 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 17,605 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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S290 VPP is a 1999 Yamaha TDM850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S290 VPP, 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 S290 VPP registered?

S290 VPP is a 1999 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 2 February 1999.

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