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P779 CAU

1996 Yamaha TDM850

Yellow Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

51,199 mi
Last recorded51,199 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha TDM85029,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 CAU
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 51,199 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 48,397 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 48,388 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 46,355 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 46,247 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 45,751 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 44,487 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 42,765 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 42,765 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 40,561 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,155 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 38,208 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,174 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

front nearside footrest end broken off

Pass 8 Jun 2010 35,727 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 35,727 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 35,026 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 34,386 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 31,830 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 29,200 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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P779 CAU is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850 in Yellow with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 29,185 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 P779 CAU, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P779 CAU registered?

P779 CAU is a 1996 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P779 CAU safe to buy?

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