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P533 BPH

1996 Yamaha TDM850

Purple Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,255 mi
Last recorded30,255 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TDM85029,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP533 BPH
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 30,255 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 29,795 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 29,489 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 29,460 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear mono-shock insecure bottom mounting snapped off the unit completely (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2013 28,333 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 26,629 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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P533 BPH is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850 in Purple with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P533 BPH, 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 P533 BPH registered?

P533 BPH is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 15 October 1996.

Is P533 BPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P533 BPH 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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