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P479 UUR

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

27,666 mi
Last recorded27,666 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP479 UUR
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 27,666 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 27,347 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 27,333 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 27,333 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 27,333 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 27,333 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

slight bind felt when front wheel rotated by hand but nothing detected when tested with RBT

Fail 17 Jul 2017 27,333 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 27,315 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 26,145 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 26,109 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 26,073 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 25,668 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 25,456 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 25,170 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 24,988 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 24,911 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 24,501 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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P479 UUR is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P479 UUR, 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 P479 UUR registered?

P479 UUR is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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