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P704 FCY

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,350 mi
Last recorded45,350 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP704 FCY
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 45,350 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 45,350 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Pass 28 May 2010 44,555 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 44,555 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 43,789 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 43,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 42,911 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 42,535 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 41,781 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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P704 FCY is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P704 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 P704 FCY registered?

P704 FCY is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 28 June 1997.

Is P704 FCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P704 FCY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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