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P475 RUL

1996 Yamaha TDM850

Purple Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,544 mi
Last recorded25,544 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TDM85029,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP475 RUL
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 25,544 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 25,532 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 25,295 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 25,148 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

front and rear tyres aged and perishing

tyres under inflated

Pass 29 Aug 2017 25,140 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn.

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 24,835 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 24,829 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on side light (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 24,648 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 23,959 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 22,908 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 21,717 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 21,717 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 21,163 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 18,343 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 18,343 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) 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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P475 RUL is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850 in Purple with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P475 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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What year was P475 RUL registered?

P475 RUL is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 20 August 1996.

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