MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,780 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front forks top stantions slight corrosion
rear shock absorber slightly weak on rebound
rear tyre wearing low
slight damage to front fairing
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 ()
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 ()
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)
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)
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)
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
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
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)
Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)
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
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
How Reliable is the Yamaha TDM850?
Based on 22,526 MOT tests across 2,062 vehicles.
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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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