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P493 SMV

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,283 mi
Last recorded17,283 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2005
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 SMV
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2005 17,283 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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P493 SMV is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P493 SMV, 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 P493 SMV registered?

P493 SMV is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P493 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P493 SMV shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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