MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,310 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front and rear tyres are starting to perish.
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))
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front and rear tyres are starting to perish.
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))
Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha TDM850?
Based on 22,526 MOT tests across 2,062 vehicles.
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P309 PBU is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 P309 PBU, 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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P309 PBU is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 January 1997.
Is P309 PBU safe to buy?
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