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Y381 GMB

2001 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,764 mi
Last recorded48,764 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha TDM85023,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY381 GMB
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 48,764 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 48,668 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 46,126 miles

rear outer brake pad worn

Pass 6 Nov 2023 42,356 miles

Front tyre perished

Nearside front indicator temporarily repaired

Rear number plate damaged

Rear suspension coil spring slightly corroded

Rear tyre worn

Pass 1 Aug 2015 42,280 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 370,095 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 37,095 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 34,368 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 29,497 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 22,851 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 18,045 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 13,254 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 8,635 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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Y381 GMB is a 2001 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 Y381 GMB, 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 Y381 GMB registered?

Y381 GMB is a 2001 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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