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SA02 LJE

2002 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

22,688 mi
Last recorded22,688 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha TDM85022,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 LJE
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 22,688 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 22,514 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 20,160 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 20,146 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 19,539 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 19,539 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 19,234 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 17,786 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 15,903 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 15,522 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 14,407 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 11,538 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 9,363 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 6,754 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 5,653 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 2,427 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 2,338 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 1,613 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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SA02 LJE is a 2002 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 22,477 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 SA02 LJE, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SA02 LJE is a 2002 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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