CarVerify

Free Car Check

P309 PBU

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

45,310 mi
Last recorded45,310 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 PBU
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 45,310 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 45,309 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 45,171 miles

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))

Fail 27 May 2020 45,167 miles

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))

Pass 13 May 2019 45,093 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 45,093 miles

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2016 45,018 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 45,014 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 44,799 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 41,396 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 39,972 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 37,026 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 35,305 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 35,305 miles

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.

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
Full Yamaha TDM850 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P309 PBU?

You can check the full history of P309 PBU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P309 PBU registered?

P309 PBU is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P309 PBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P309 PBU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P309 PBU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P309 PBU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.