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P237 SGP

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,780 mi
Last recorded53,780 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP237 SGP
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 53,780 miles

front forks top stantions slight corrosion

rear shock absorber slightly weak on rebound

rear tyre wearing low

slight damage to front fairing

Pass 17 Aug 2017 51,231 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged screen broken (6.1.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stanchion (2.3.1)

Offside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stanchion (2.3.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 51,231 miles

Central Front Inner Fuel system component insecure tank (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged screen broken (6.1.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stanchion (2.3.1)

Offside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stanchion (2.3.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2016 49,913 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired securing screws missing (1.2.3a)

Offside Oil leak on engine ()

Offside indicators flashing on upper limit

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play on bump test slight free play. (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 46,998 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 46,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 42,679 miles

Bolt missing from exhaust hanger nearside

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Inner Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

clutch lever locking nut missing

Pass 7 Oct 2010 41,421 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 40,903 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 40,903 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 38,595 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 38,595 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 38,539 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2007 35,722 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2007 35,718 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 34,271 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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P237 SGP is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P237 SGP, 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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P237 SGP is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 7 January 1997.

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