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P326 WAX

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

38,706 mi
Last recorded38,706 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP326 WAX
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 38,706 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 35,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 34,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 33,894 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 32,774 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 32,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 32,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 31,364 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 31,116 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 31,116 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 30,651 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 28,590 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 28,497 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 28,497 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 27,564 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 24,782 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 24,209 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 22,198 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 20,234 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 19,432 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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P326 WAX is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P326 WAX, 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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P326 WAX is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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