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P574 OJA

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Brown Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

35,808 mi
Last recorded35,808 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP574 OJA
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 35,808 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 34,805 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 34,131 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 33,569 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 33,094 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 32,192 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 31,095 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 29,967 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 29,106 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 27,929 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 26,208 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 24,572 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 23,076 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 21,483 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 21,481 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 21,358 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 20,497 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 20,033 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 19,443 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 18,925 miles

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

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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P574 OJA is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Brown with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P574 OJA, 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 P574 OJA registered?

P574 OJA is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is P574 OJA safe to buy?

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