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P53 UBM

1997 Yamaha Tdm 850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,872 mi
Last recorded37,872 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Tdm 85031,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 UBM
MakeYamaha
ModelTdm 850
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 37,872 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 37,868 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 37,148 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 34,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no indicators fitted.

Fail 18 May 2018 34,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

no indicators fitted.

Pass 22 May 2017 33,677 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 32,753 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 31,276 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 31,199 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 29,157 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 22,390 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 49,651 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 49,639 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 May 2006 46,541 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tdm 850?

Based on 1,128 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess 9
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P53 UBM is a 1997 Yamaha Tdm 850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Tdm 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 31,238 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 850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P53 UBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tdm 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Tdm 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P53 UBM registered?

P53 UBM is a 1997 Yamaha Tdm 850, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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