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P154 TVF

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,357 mi
Last recorded15,357 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 TVF
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 15,357 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 15,324 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 15,174 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 14,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 14,940 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 14,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2020 14,187 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 13,522 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 13,157 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 12,522 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 11,888 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 11,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 11,133 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 10,691 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 10,691 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 10,513 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 10,513 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 9,814 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 8,329 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 4,985 miles

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

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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P154 TVF is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P154 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 P154 TVF registered?

P154 TVF is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 7 July 1997.

Is P154 TVF safe to buy?

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