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P117 OLE

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

39,364 mi
Last recorded39,364 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 OLE
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 39,364 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 38,917 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 May 2024 38,892 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 37,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 36,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 36,041 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 32,737 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 31,741 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 30,467 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 29,692 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 28,218 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 27,474 miles

left hand handlebar grip slightly moving on handlebars

number plate backboard not full size

Pass 8 Apr 2011 19,963 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 14,381 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 13,051 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 12,929 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 12,631 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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P117 OLE is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 P117 OLE, 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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P117 OLE is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P117 OLE safe to buy?

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