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P228 PYD

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,280 mi
Last recorded1,280 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 PYD
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 1,280 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 1,197 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 856 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 161 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 161 miles

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 32,364 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 32,359 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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P228 PYD is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P228 PYD, 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 P228 PYD registered?

P228 PYD is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P228 PYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P228 PYD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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