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P235 NFL

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,655 mi
Last recorded17,655 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 NFL
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 17,655 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 17,595 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 17,463 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 17,430 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 17,349 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 17,349 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2017 17,264 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 17,149 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 17,120 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 16,797 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 16,463 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 16,285 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 16,067 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,067 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 15,059 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

both tyres worn

Pass 16 Mar 2009 14,841 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 14,502 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 12,550 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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P235 NFL is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Red 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 P235 NFL, 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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P235 NFL is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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