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539 BVY

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,934 mi
Last recorded20,934 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration539 BVY
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 20,934 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2016 20,701 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 19,401 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 18,398 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 18,398 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 May 2012 18,012 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 18,012 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 16,707 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 12,714 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 12,714 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 9,674 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 7,731 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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539 BVY is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 28,227 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 539 BVY, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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539 BVY is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 14 July 1997.

Is 539 BVY safe to buy?

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