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P301 OEV

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,501 mi
Last recorded40,501 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 OEV
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 40,501 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 40,501 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated CLUTCH CABLE PULLING TIGHT (6.2.7 (b))

Central Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2016 39,677 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 39,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracks inbetween tread and rim (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 38,609 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 38,510 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 36,523 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 36,523 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 33,198 miles

rear tyrewearing close to limit

Pass 25 May 2012 31,765 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 26,249 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 20,464 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 20,464 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 13,879 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 10,618 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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P301 OEV is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P301 OEV, 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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P301 OEV is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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