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P744 OVM

1997 Yamaha TDM850

Silver Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,181 mi
Last recorded40,181 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Yamaha TDM85028,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP744 OVM
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,181 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 40,173 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2008 39,320 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 39,140 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 38,907 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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P744 OVM is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850 in Silver with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P744 OVM, 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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P744 OVM is a 1997 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P744 OVM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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