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P435 WKH

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

36,099 mi
Last recorded36,099 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP435 WKH
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 36,099 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 36,095 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 35,184 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 May 2023 34,284 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 32,897 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 31,806 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 26,092 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2018 25,753 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 25,753 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 25,412 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 25,412 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 23,991 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 23,011 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 23,000 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 21,810 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 21,337 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 21,333 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 20,631 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 19,694 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 19,603 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 19,544 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 19,357 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 19,357 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 18,827 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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P435 WKH is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P435 WKH, 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 P435 WKH registered?

P435 WKH is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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