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P488 RCR

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,754 mi
Last recorded34,754 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 RCR
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 34,754 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 32,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 71,076 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 67,986 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 67,986 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 66,707 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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P488 RCR is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P488 RCR, 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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How do I check the history of P488 RCR?

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What year was P488 RCR registered?

P488 RCR is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P488 RCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P488 RCR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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