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W298 EGF

2000 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

10,038 mi
Last recorded10,038 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha TDM85024,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 EGF
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 10,038 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 8,496 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 3,925 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 2,650 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 2,502 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 1,227 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 20 Jun 2019 56,485 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 56,465 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 52,531 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 52,529 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 52,382 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 52,382 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 23 Apr 2013 50,688 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 50,688 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 43,406 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 43,406 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Offside Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Offside Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 33,333 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 33,319 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2006 31,117 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 31,117 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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W298 EGF is a 2000 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W298 EGF, 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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W298 EGF is a 2000 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 2 August 2000.

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