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P617 FKL

1996 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,471 mi
Last recorded41,471 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TDM85029,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP617 FKL
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 41,471 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

o/s/f footpeg damaged.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 38,707 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

the front offside footpeg is damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2014 38,687 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

the front offside footpeg is damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2013 36,063 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,350 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 35,350 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 29,819 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 28,372 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 28,370 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 26,100 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 25,652 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 23,254 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2005 23,254 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

Rear 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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P617 FKL is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P617 FKL, 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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P617 FKL is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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