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P640 KSN

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,964 mi
Last recorded45,964 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP640 KSN
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 45,964 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 45,452 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 43,390 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 41,406 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 41,193 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure luggage rack (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp not working control 2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 38,997 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 38,806 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 38,806 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 34,473 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 34,473 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 31,016 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 30,166 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 29,469 miles

Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 29,469 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 28,007 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 26,328 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 25,008 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 23,664 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 22,270 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 20,417 miles

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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P640 KSN is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P640 KSN, 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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P640 KSN is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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