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P320 POT

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,741 mi
Last recorded29,741 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP320 POT
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 29,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipes to collector (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2016 29,535 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 29,525 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 29,354 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2013 29,354 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 31 May 2012 29,215 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 29,215 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 28,970 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 26,736 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 25,120 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 24,678 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 24,678 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 22,899 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 22,613 miles

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

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

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

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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P320 POT 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 78.6%.

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 P320 POT, 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 P320 POT registered?

P320 POT is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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