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P515 ONB

1997 Yamaha Tdm

Yellow Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,034 mi
Last recorded66,034 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Tdm30,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP515 ONB
MakeYamaha
ModelTdm
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2012 66,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Jul 2012 66,034 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 64,990 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 64,318 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 64,136 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 63,957 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 60,521 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 58,757 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 56,808 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tdm?

Based on 2,530 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
235
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 33
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 14
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P515 ONB is a 1997 Yamaha Tdm in Yellow with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Tdm models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 30,768 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 Tdm fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P515 ONB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tdm typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Tdm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P515 ONB registered?

P515 ONB is a 1997 Yamaha Tdm, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P515 ONB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P515 ONB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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