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P683 OBY

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

51,766 mi
Last recorded51,766 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 OBY
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 51,766 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 50,920 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 50,024 miles

WILL NEED REAR PADS SOON ,RUSTY

Pass 21 Apr 2017 49,525 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 49,525 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 49,169 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 47,882 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 47,136 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 45,121 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 44,042 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 42,661 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 39,249 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 36,411 miles

Rear shock worn,will need replacing soon.

Fail 7 Mar 2008 32,274 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 32,274 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 28,128 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 23,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

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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P683 OBY is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P683 OBY, 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 P683 OBY registered?

P683 OBY is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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