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P224 EBW

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,476 mi
Last recorded43,476 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 EBW
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 43,476 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 43,476 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 43,212 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 43,212 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2014 40,640 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 38,632 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 33,522 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 32,550 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 30,625 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 26,739 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 26,739 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 24,991 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 22,445 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 22,445 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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P224 EBW is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P224 EBW, 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 P224 EBW registered?

P224 EBW is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P224 EBW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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