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P298 HMD

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,823 mi
Last recorded25,823 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP298 HMD
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2012 25,823 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 25,823 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 20,623 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 15,202 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 15,202 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 18 May 2009 14,627 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 14,408 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 13,897 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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P298 HMD is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P298 HMD, 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 P298 HMD registered?

P298 HMD is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P298 HMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P298 HMD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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