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W159 YAV

2000 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

41,799 mi
Last recorded41,799 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Yamaha TDM85024,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 YAV
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 41,799 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 40,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 40,844 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 40,443 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 35,447 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 12 Jan 2018 34,731 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jan 2017 33,160 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 33,160 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 28,025 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2014 26,833 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 26,833 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 23,410 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 21,005 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 19,324 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 16,816 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 16,816 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 18,400 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 17,824 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 15,820 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 14,477 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 22 May 2006 14,477 miles

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.

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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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.

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