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P470 RUL

1996 Yamaha TDM850

Maroon Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,486 mi
Last recorded52,486 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TDM85029,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 RUL
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 52,486 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 51,513 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 51,450 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 51,446 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 50,508 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 49,952 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 49,012 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 49,012 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 45,599 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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P470 RUL is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850 in Maroon with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P470 RUL, 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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P470 RUL is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 10 August 1996.

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