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P287 KNC

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Orange Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,613 mi
Last recorded30,613 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 KNC
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 30,613 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 26,235 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 25,828 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 25,826 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 25,192 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 24,625 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

advise under body slight corrosion

Pass 11 May 2007 23,683 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2006 22,241 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 22,237 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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

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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P287 KNC is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Orange with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P287 KNC, 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 P287 KNC registered?

P287 KNC is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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