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P215 WDE

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

34,374 mi
Last recorded34,374 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 WDE
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 34,374 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 31,387 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 31,387 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 29,766 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 28,389 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 26,761 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 26,751 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 26,658 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 26,330 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 26,270 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 25,747 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 24,752 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 24,299 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 23,304 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 21,878 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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P215 WDE is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 P215 WDE, 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 P215 WDE registered?

P215 WDE is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P215 WDE safe to buy?

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