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P38 EAL

1996 Yamaha TDM850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,816 mi
Last recorded23,816 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TDM85029,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 EAL
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 23,816 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 23,553 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 23,553 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 23,551 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 23,293 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 23,293 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 22,386 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 28 May 2012 21,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 20,571 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 19,663 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 19,543 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 19,543 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 11 May 2007 19,393 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 19,222 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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P38 EAL is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 29,185 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 P38 EAL, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P38 EAL registered?

P38 EAL is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 12 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P38 EAL shows 14 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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