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W796 VLW

2000 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

32,796 mi
Last recorded32,796 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Yamaha TDM85024,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW796 VLW
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 32,796 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 31,935 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 31,550 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 31,079 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 31,069 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. Throttle (2.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 30,059 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 30,059 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 28,638 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 28,577 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 27,206 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 25,766 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,436 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 24,585 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 24,585 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 23,695 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 23,695 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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W796 VLW is a 2000 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W796 VLW, 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 W796 VLW registered?

W796 VLW is a 2000 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 13 June 2000.

Is W796 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W796 VLW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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