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P314 OEV

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,844 mi
Last recorded35,844 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 OEV
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 35,844 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 34,647 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 34,477 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 32,711 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 32,706 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 32,683 miles

front mudgaurd braket cracked

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake need a service

Fail 4 Sep 2013 32,516 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 31,516 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 31,160 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 31,160 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 30,792 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 29,923 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 29,240 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 29,240 miles

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

Front and rear tyre valves split

Pass 16 Jun 2007 28,785 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 26,325 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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P314 OEV is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P314 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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What year was P314 OEV registered?

P314 OEV is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 26 April 1997.

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