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P701 FCY

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,933 mi
Last recorded24,933 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP701 FCY
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 24,933 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 24,176 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 23,621 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 21,647 miles

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

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork stanchions pitting to chrome (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 21,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working Bulb replaced (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork stanchions pitting to chrome (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 21,542 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 19,038 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 19,002 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 18,823 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 18,252 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 18,078 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 17,589 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 17,589 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 17,021 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 13,953 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 13,953 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 13,907 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 13,907 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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P701 FCY is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P701 FCY, 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 P701 FCY registered?

P701 FCY is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 2 July 1997.

Is P701 FCY safe to buy?

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