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P696 HRC

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

58,599 mi
Last recorded58,599 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP696 HRC
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 58,599 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 58,025 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 57,435 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 57,088 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 56,489 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 55,791 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 54,705 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 53,371 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,457 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,458 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 50,307 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 48,237 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 13,859 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 38,384 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 34,140 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 28,472 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 24,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 25 May 2007 24,347 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 20,861 miles

Front 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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P696 HRC is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 P696 HRC, 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 P696 HRC registered?

P696 HRC is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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