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Y251 FVW

2001 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,508 mi
Last recorded25,508 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha TDM85023,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY251 FVW
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 25,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Upper Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 25,508 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Upper Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 50,075 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 47,976 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 46,070 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 44,569 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 43,813 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 41,250 miles

Central Rear Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower front fork seal slight leak

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit way below reqiured (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 40,697 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 40,697 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 39,181 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 37,312 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 34,844 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 32,178 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 29,070 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 25,098 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 20,205 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 16,905 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 15,956 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 14,246 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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Y251 FVW is a 2001 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 23,664 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 Y251 FVW, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y251 FVW registered?

Y251 FVW is a 2001 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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