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P303 GJF

1997 Yamaha Tdm 850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,893 mi
Last recorded40,893 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Tdm 85031,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 GJF
MakeYamaha
ModelTdm 850
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 40,893 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 40,189 miles

exhaust clamp bolt missing

rear tyre has light cut

Pass 27 Jun 2012 39,612 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

front brake hose covered

Pass 22 Jun 2011 39,326 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 39,326 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 37,888 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 37,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 36,573 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 35,900 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tdm 850?

Based on 1,128 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess 9
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P303 GJF is a 1997 Yamaha Tdm 850 in Yellow 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 Tdm 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 31,238 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 Tdm 850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P303 GJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tdm 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Tdm 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P303 GJF registered?

P303 GJF is a 1997 Yamaha Tdm 850, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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