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P148 TVF

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,546 mi
Last recorded25,546 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 TVF
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 25,546 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 25,381 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 250,213 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 25,023 miles

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 3 May 2011 24,568 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 24,364 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 23,704 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 23,631 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 23,631 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 20,488 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 18,901 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 17,545 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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P148 TVF is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P148 TVF, 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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What year was P148 TVF registered?

P148 TVF is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P148 TVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P148 TVF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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