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P608 KDC

1997 Yamaha Tdm 850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,322 mi
Last recorded31,322 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Tdm 85031,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP608 KDC
MakeYamaha
ModelTdm 850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2025 31,322 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 30,331 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 30,034 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 29,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2015 26,634 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 25,201 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 25,009 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 24,679 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 23,724 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 21,581 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 20,886 miles

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 18,301 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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P608 KDC is a 1997 Yamaha Tdm 850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P608 KDC, 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 P608 KDC registered?

P608 KDC is a 1997 Yamaha Tdm 850, first registered on 2 July 1997.

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