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T290 AAF

1999 Yamaha TDM850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,541 mi
Last recorded32,541 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha TDM85025,592 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT290 AAF
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 32,541 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 30,316 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 27,641 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 27,624 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight run out (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 27,624 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight run out (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2014 25,340 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 25,300 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 22,023 miles

FUEL SEAL STARTING TO DETERIORATE

HEADLIGHT AIM ON UPPER LIMIT

Pass 29 Nov 2011 19,490 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 18,754 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 18,314 miles

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

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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T290 AAF is a 1999 Yamaha TDM850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T290 AAF, 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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T290 AAF is a 1999 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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