MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,611 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front frame around headstock (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear swing arm corroded around rear shock mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust clamp missing, but system is secure
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock wiring (2.1.4 (c))
Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)
How Reliable is the Yamaha TDM850?
Based on 22,526 MOT tests across 2,062 vehicles.
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P157 MBF is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 P157 MBF, 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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P157 MBF is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 March 1997.
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