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T389 KBV

1999 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

17,082 mi
Last recorded17,082 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha TDM85025,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT389 KBV
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 17,082 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 16,692 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 16,692 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working Using hand lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 16,000 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 16,000 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp not working With hand lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 15,007 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 13,992 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 12,499 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 9,955 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 9,408 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 7,855 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 7,719 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 7,660 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 7,562 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 6,485 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 4,724 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 4,539 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 3,965 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 2,526 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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T389 KBV is a 1999 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 T389 KBV, 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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T389 KBV is a 1999 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T389 KBV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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