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P611 OBU

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Purple Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

42,044 mi
Last recorded42,044 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP611 OBU
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 42,044 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 40,860 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 37,897 miles

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 37,889 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 35,767 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 33,900 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 31,559 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 29,160 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 25,705 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 22,874 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 22,874 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 19,648 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 19,589 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 19,457 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 19,364 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 19,356 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2008 19,127 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 18,501 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 15,620 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 13,291 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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P611 OBU is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Purple with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P611 OBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P611 OBU registered?

P611 OBU is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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