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P288 BSA

1996 Yamaha TDM850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,859 mi
Last recorded23,859 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TDM85029,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 BSA
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 23,859 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 23,857 miles

Stop lamp not working foot lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 23,794 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 23,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear frame corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2021 23,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

frame has slight corrosion at rear

Pass 7 Sep 2020 23,640 miles

Frame has slight corrosion at rear

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 23,618 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 23,442 miles

N/s/r indicator damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2016 23,395 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 23,149 miles

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

slight wear on cush drive rubbers

Fail 14 Jul 2015 23,149 miles

slight wear on cush drive rubbers

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 23,091 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 2,305 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 22,961 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 22,748 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2011 22,558 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 22,193 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 20,634 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 20,634 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,324 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 19,009 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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P288 BSA is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 29,185 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 P288 BSA, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P288 BSA is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 9 September 1996.

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