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T296 ACY

1999 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

79,226 mi
Last recorded79,226 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha TDM85025,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT296 ACY
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 79,226 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 79,163 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Central Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 76,362 miles

Central Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 76,236 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 75,729 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 75,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 73,696 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 72,600 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 72,600 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 70,896 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 70,896 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 70,592 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 70,590 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 70,121 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 70,121 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 68,465 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 66,157 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 61,730 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 61,353 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 57,619 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 57,619 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 53,769 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 53,761 miles

Front Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 48,018 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 42,121 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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T296 ACY is a 1999 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T296 ACY, 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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T296 ACY is a 1999 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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