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P271 RJN

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,787 mi
Last recorded65,787 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 RJN
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 65,787 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 64,785 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 64,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 63,836 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 63,060 miles

drive chain needs lubricant

Pass 22 Sep 2020 62,162 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 60,651 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 60,524 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 60,323 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 59,957 miles

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

screw missing o/s front fairing panel

slight wear on front discs

Fail 16 May 2012 59,941 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

screw missing off side top fairing

slight wear on front discs

Pass 7 May 2011 58,668 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 1 May 2010 56,069 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 May 2010 56,069 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 54,013 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 53,998 miles

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

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 48,269 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 48,269 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 45,649 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 39,368 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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P271 RJN is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P271 RJN, 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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P271 RJN is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 21 July 1997.

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