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P46 ERX

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,096 mi
Last recorded43,096 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP46 ERX
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 43,096 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 43,096 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2021 41,910 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 40,389 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 40,389 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2016 34,257 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive slight wear (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged starting to split (4.1.2c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn slight wear (6.2.1e)

Rear Inner Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive drive blocks slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 May 2015 33,583 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 11 May 2015 33,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 32,498 miles

Centre Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Centre Upper Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Inner Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 31,489 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 31,489 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Jul 2010 28,216 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 27,093 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 26,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Jun 2007 24,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Jun 2006 24,425 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 24,425 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 24,417 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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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P46 ERX is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P46 ERX, 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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P46 ERX is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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