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P334 LYC

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,448 mi
Last recorded38,448 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP334 LYC
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 38,448 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 38,448 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 36,797 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 36,021 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 36,021 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 35,670 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2019 34,556 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 34,556 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 32,818 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 32,506 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 31,114 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 30,878 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 27,784 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 25,784 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 22,149 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 20,854 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 18,945 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 17,279 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 13,982 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 10,985 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 7,938 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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P334 LYC is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P334 LYC, 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 P334 LYC registered?

P334 LYC is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P334 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P334 LYC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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