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P14 PLB

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

13,385 mi
Last recorded13,385 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP14 PLB
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 13,385 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 13,380 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 13,307 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 13,178 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 13,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 13,126 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2015 13,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 12,997 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 12,961 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 Aug 2007 12,664 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 12,237 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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P14 PLB is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P14 PLB, 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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P14 PLB is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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