MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,799 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)
Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Outer Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Outer Front Lower Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Yamaha TDM850?
Based on 22,526 MOT tests across 2,062 vehicles.
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W159 YAV is a 2000 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 2000 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 24,779 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 W159 YAV, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was W159 YAV registered?
W159 YAV is a 2000 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 9 March 2000.
Is W159 YAV safe to buy?
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